US Bridges

US 67 S over Big River

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4828

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over Big River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over Big River in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 101 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,368 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesBig River
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 5 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.89019, -90.50971
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,496 (2024)
Projected traffic32,368 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S over Big River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 67 S over Big River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S over Big River carry?

About 18,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over Big River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over Big River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.