US Bridges

Smith DR over Fishpot CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 12912

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith DR over Fishpot CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Smith DR over Fishpot CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith DR
CrossesFishpot CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59616, -90.56152
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Smith DR over Fishpot CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith DR over Fishpot 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Smith DR over Fishpot CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smith DR over Fishpot CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Smith DR over Fishpot CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.