US Bridges

Rt H S over Pearsall Br

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3043 T 35 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9364

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Pearsall Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Pearsall Br in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 5,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesPearsall Br
LocationS 3043 T 35 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0H
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.73629, -90.42922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,325 (2024)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Pearsall Br built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Pearsall Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Pearsall Br carry?

About 5,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Pearsall Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Pearsall Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.