US Bridges

Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 35273

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR is a concrete culvert carrying Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRomaine Creek RD
CrossesRomaine CR
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.45729, -90.46798
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2023)
Projected traffic632 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 Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romaine Creek RD over Romaine 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Romaine Creek RD over Romaine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.