US Bridges

Berry Road over Big Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 4 E · Structure no. 37229

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Road over Big Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Berry Road over Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerry Road
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 270
Coordinates37.95472, -90.55361
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
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 Berry Road over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Road over Big Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Berry Road over Big Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Berry Road over Big Rvr?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Road over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.