US Bridges

Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 28 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15770

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Irondale RD
CrossesFlat Rvr
LocationS 28 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates37.80963, -90.60557
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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 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 Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Irondale RD over Flat Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.