US Bridges

US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 4 E · Structure no. 6402

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,588 by 2044. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 67 N
CrossesDeclue LN Big Rvr
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 4 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates37.95502, -90.55153
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,050 (2024)
Projected traffic24,588 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr carry?

About 14,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 N over Declue LN Big Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.