US Bridges

Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR

PoorPosted for load

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 2079 T 37 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8056

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Jj E
CrossesTerbleue CR
LocationS 2079 T 37 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0JJ
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.89801, -90.39793
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj E over Terbleue CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.