US Bridges

Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 13 T 35 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18620

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOvandergriff RD
CrossesBr Doe Run
LocationS 13 T 35 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7403, -90.53453
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic53 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 Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run 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 Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ovandergriff RD over Br Doe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.