US Bridges

King School RD over Indian CR

Poor

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 8 T 34 N R 4 E · Structure no. 19377

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King School RD over Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying King School RD over Indian CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKing School RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 8 T 34 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates37.67198, -90.62766
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King School RD over Indian CR built?

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

What condition is King School RD over Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does King School RD over Indian CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King School RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns King School RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.