US Bridges

Rt B S over Banister Br

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 24 T 36 N R 4 E · Structure no. 3599

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Banister Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Banister Br in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesBanister Br
LocationS 24 T 36 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.81006, -90.54113
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2024)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt B S over Banister Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Banister 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Banister Br carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Banister Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Rt B S over Banister Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.