US Bridges

Rt V S over Joachim CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 4 T 38 N R 5 E · Structure no. 36286

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Joachim CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt V S over Joachim 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 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesJoachim CR
LocationS 4 T 38 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.0424, -90.48593
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2024)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt V S over Joachim CR built?

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

What condition is Rt V S over Joachim 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Joachim CR carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Joachim CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Joachim CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.