US Bridges

Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 33 T 37 N R 3 E · Structure no. 13983

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell RD
CrossesHopewell CR
LocationS 33 T 37 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8875, -90.7029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell RD over Hopewell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.