US Bridges

Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36211

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehead RD
CrossesTrib to Cotter CR
LocationS 16 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 264
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.19499, -90.59232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehead RD over Trib to Cotter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.