US Bridges

Rt Y S over Ball CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 33 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6160

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Ball CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Ball CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 3,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,679 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBall CR
LocationS 33 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15577, -90.57634
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,155 (2024)
Projected traffic5,679 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Ball CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Ball 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 Y S over Ball CR carry?

About 3,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Ball CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Ball CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.