Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Francois County, Missouri · S 5 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 20783
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old RTE 8 over Hayden 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 Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old RTE 8 over Hayden CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.