US Bridges

US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 29 T 35 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2972

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2044. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 29 T 35 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates37.70719, -90.40222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2024)
Projected traffic11,590 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 ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 S over ST Francis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.