US Bridges

Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 27 T 37 N R 8 E · Structure no. 14230

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesChurch RD
CrossesRvr Aux Vases
LocationS 27 T 37 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates37.87736, -90.13306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic74 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over Rvr Aux Vases?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.