US Bridges

Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr

PoorPosted for load

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 33 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 20820

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKings RD
CrossesBr of Flat Rvr
LocationS 33 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 276
Coordinates37.79442, -90.60644
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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings RD over Br of Flat 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 Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kings RD over Br of Flat Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.