US Bridges

Fountain City RD over Fisher Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 36 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 31271

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain City RD over Fisher Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain City RD over Fisher Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFountain City RD
CrossesFisher Br
LocationS 36 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 321
Coordinates38.14838, -90.53646
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain City RD over Fisher Br built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain City RD over Fisher Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fountain City RD over Fisher Br carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fountain City RD over Fisher Br?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain City RD over Fisher Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.