US Bridges

Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R

FairPosted for load

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 33 T 35 N R 7 E · Structure no. 17328

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Jackson RD
CrossesBr of ST Francis R
LocationS 33 T 35 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates37.69372, -90.27421
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson RD over Br of ST Francis R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.