US Bridges

Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 335 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 36115

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain DR
CrossesTrib to Glaize CR
LocationS 335 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 823
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.352, -90.4305
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic459 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

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 DR over Trib to Glaize CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain DR over Trib to 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 Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain DR over Trib to Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.