US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 24 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2321

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,871
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 29,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,261 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesMeramec Rvr Br
LocationS 24 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.45157, -90.41089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,871 (2024)
Projected traffic55,261 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br carry?

About 29,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 141 S over Meramec Rvr Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.