US Bridges

Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR

Poor

Washington County, Missouri · S 33 T 38 N R 1 E · Structure no. 12977

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Tower RD
CrossesFourche Renault CR
LocationS 33 T 38 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.967, -90.9231
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Tower RD over Fourche Renault CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.