US Bridges

Cartee RD over Br Rup CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 26 T 35 N R 5 E · Structure no. 18146

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cartee RD over Br Rup CR is a concrete slab carrying Cartee RD over Br Rup CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCartee RD
CrossesBr Rup CR
LocationS 26 T 35 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70249, -90.44342
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Cartee RD over Br Rup CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cartee RD over Br Rup CR 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 Cartee RD over Br Rup CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cartee RD over Br Rup CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cartee RD over Br Rup CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.