US Bridges

Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 12913

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Ballwin RD
CrossesFishpot CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5918, -90.55281
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ballwin RD over Fishpot CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.