US Bridges

Big River RD over James CR

Good

Washington County, Missouri · S 3320 T 35 N R 2 E · Structure no. 34340

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big River RD over James CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big River RD over James CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBig River RD
CrossesJames CR
LocationS 3320 T 35 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates37.76508, -90.86279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big River RD over James CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big River RD over James CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Big River RD over James CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big River RD over James CR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big River RD over James CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.