US Bridges

East ST over Trib of Big Rvr

PoorPosted for load

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3 T 36 N R 5 E · Structure no. 19958

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East ST over Trib of Big Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying East ST over Trib of Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast ST
CrossesTrib of Big Rvr
LocationS 3 T 36 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.85971, -90.58686
Functional classUrban 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East ST over Trib of Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is East ST over Trib of Big Rvr 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 East ST over Trib of Big Rvr carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East ST over Trib of Big Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East ST over Trib of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.