US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 2693 T 35 N R 7 E · Structure no. 7985

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, 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 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 348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesLit ST Francis Rvr
LocationS 2693 T 35 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates37.68676, -90.30882
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2024)
Projected traffic557 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.