US Bridges

Mville Hematite over Little CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 5 T 40 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34446

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mville Hematite over Little CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mville Hematite over Little 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMville Hematite
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 5 T 40 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates38.22905, -90.48453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Mville Hematite over Little CR built?

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

What condition is Mville Hematite over Little 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 Mville Hematite over Little CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mville Hematite over Little CR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mville Hematite over Little CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.