US Bridges

Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 32 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34476

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Lemay Ferry RD
CrossesTrib of Glaize CR
LocationS 32 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates38.33087, -90.49483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR built?

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

What condition is Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize 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 Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.