US Bridges

Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34241

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFountain City RD
CrossesTrib of Joachim CR
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.14039, -90.48663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Trib of Joachim CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR carry?

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

How long is Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain City RD over Trib of Joachim CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.