US Bridges

Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 7 E · Structure no. 36737

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKocher RD
CrossesN Fk Jonca CR
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates37.84721, -90.30061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kocher RD over N Fk Jonca CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.