US Bridges

Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 9 T 34 N R 5 E · Structure no. 35000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPendleton RD
CrossesBr of Lit ST Franc
LocationS 9 T 34 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates37.67, -90.48361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic285 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 Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc 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 Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton RD over Br of Lit ST Franc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.