US Bridges

Old Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 25 T 35 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17414

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R is a concrete slab carrying Old Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Fredericktown
CrossesBr of ST Francis R
LocationS 25 T 35 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70232, -90.32495
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fredericktown over Br of ST Francis R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.