US Bridges

Mounts RD over Big Rvr

Poor

Washington County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 3 E · Structure no. 16745

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mounts RD over Big Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mounts RD over Big Rvr in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 4 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMounts RD
CrossesBig Rvr
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates37.86853, -90.6523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mounts RD over Big Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mounts RD over Big Rvr 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 Mounts RD over Big Rvr carry?

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

How long is Mounts RD over Big Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Mounts RD over Big Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.