US Bridges

Rt Y E over Fourche CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 14 T 38 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1950

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Fourche CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Fourche CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 55 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y E
CrossesFourche CR
LocationS 14 T 38 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.00449, -90.22669
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2024)
Projected traffic2,216 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Y E over Fourche CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt Y E over Fourche 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Fourche CR carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Fourche CR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Fourche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.