US Bridges

US 67 S over Flat River

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3092 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2177

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over Flat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over Flat River in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 17,792 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,136 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesFlat River
LocationS 3092 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates37.86977, -90.50045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,792 (2024)
Projected traffic31,136 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 67 S over Flat River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 S over Flat River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S over Flat River carry?

About 17,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over Flat River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over Flat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.