US Bridges

Miller RD S over Black CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 7 T 42 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8525

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD S over Black CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Miller RD S over Black CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,681 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,026 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiller RD S
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 7 T 42 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.39392, -90.38296
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,681 (2024)
Projected traffic12,026 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

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 Miller RD S over Black CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD S over Black 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 Miller RD S over Black CR carry?

About 6,681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Miller RD S over Black CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Miller RD S over Black CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.