US Bridges

Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren

Poor

Washington County, Missouri · S 26 T 38 N R 1 E · Structure no. 13012

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFourche Renault RD
CrossesLittle Fourche Ren
LocationS 26 T 38 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
Coordinates37.9851, -90.8934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren 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 Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fourche Renault RD over Little Fourche Ren?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.