US Bridges

Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7663

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesRattlesnake CR
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.90917, -93.73467
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic243 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Rattlesnake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Rattlesnake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.