US Bridges

Old ST James RD over Burgher CR

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 1 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 32555

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old ST James RD over Burgher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old ST James RD over Burgher CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld ST James RD
CrossesBurgher CR
LocationS 1 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 3775
Coordinates37.966, -91.75397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic290 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old ST James RD over Burgher CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old ST James RD over Burgher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old ST James RD over Burgher CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old ST James RD over Burgher CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old ST James RD over Burgher CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.