US Bridges

Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3 T 38 N R 5 E · Structure no. 33318

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValles Mines Schoo
CrossesValles Mines CR
LocationS 3 T 38 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.04056, -90.49639
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR 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 Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Valles Mines Schoo over Valles Mines CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.