US Bridges

Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 85 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34161

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVo-Tech School RD
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 85 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.88944, -90.51028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vo-Tech School RD over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.