US Bridges

Rt H S over Drain

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 12 T 35 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9681

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

About this bridge

Rt H S over Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Drain 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesDrain
LocationS 12 T 35 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.74686, -90.42721
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 Drain built?

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

What condition is Rt H S over Drain 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 Drain carry?

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

How long is Rt H S over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.