US Bridges

Thomas RD over Wachita CR

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 16 T 34 N R 5 E · Structure no. 35626

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas RD over Wachita CR is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas RD over Wachita CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesThomas RD
CrossesWachita CR
LocationS 16 T 34 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates37.65428, -90.48604
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Thomas RD over Wachita CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas RD over Wachita CR 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 Thomas RD over Wachita CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thomas RD over Wachita CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas RD over Wachita CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.