US Bridges

Private Entrance over Black CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 1985 T 42 N R 6 E · Structure no. 34278

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Private Entrance over Black CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Private Entrance over Black CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPrivate Entrance
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 1985 T 42 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.3968, -90.38277
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byOther Local 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 Private Entrance over Black CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Entrance over Black 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Private Entrance over Black CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Private Entrance over Black CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Private Entrance over Black CR?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the Other Local Agency.