US Bridges

Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 16 T 35 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36910

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Fredericktown
CrossesWolf Crk
LocationS 16 T 35 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates37.74475, -90.38286
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk 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 Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk carry?

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

How long is Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fredericktown over Wolf Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.