US Bridges

County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 25 W · Structure no. 23286

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD SE 750
CrossesW Coon CR
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 400
Coordinates37.90935, -93.62756
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR 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 County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD SE 750 over W Coon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.