US Bridges

Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 85 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 20664

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVo-Tech RD
CrossesBr of Big Rvr
LocationS 85 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.90294, -90.51496
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.
Culvert5 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr built?

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

What condition is Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr 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 Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vo-Tech RD over Br of Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.