Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Missouri · S 23 T 37 N R 1 E · Structure no. 17457
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 8 a 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 Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Old 8 a over Fourche Renault CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.