US Bridges

US 67 S over Big River

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 4 E · Structure no. 2193

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over Big River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over Big River in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 13,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,456 by 2044. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesBig River
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 4 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates37.9546, -90.55177
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,975 (2024)
Projected traffic24,456 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Big River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 67 S over Big 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 2023.

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

About 13,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over Big River?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over Big River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.