US Bridges

Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 28 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35002

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

About this bridge

Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Forge RD
CrossesTaylor Br
LocationS 28 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates37.79278, -90.37343
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br built?

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

What condition is Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br 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 Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br carry?

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

How long is Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Forge RD over Taylor Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.