US Bridges

Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr

PoorPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 9 T 47 N R 2 E · Structure no. 13230

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 977 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJosephville RD
CrossesTrib of Cuivre Rvr
LocationS 9 T 47 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates38.84836, -90.79434
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2024)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Josephville RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.