US Bridges

Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr

Poor

Madison County, Missouri · S 3316 T 33 N R 7 E · Structure no. 30247

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. RD.275
CrossesLit ST Francois Rvr
LocationS 3316 T 33 N R 7 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54649, -90.31788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD.275 over Lit ST Francois Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.