US Bridges

Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 17 T 38 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3090

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,216 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesRt Y E
CrossesFourche a Du Clos
LocationS 17 T 38 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates37.99624, -90.27468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 a Du Clos built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos carry?

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

How long is Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Fourche a Du Clos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.