US Bridges

Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 14932

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR is a concrete culvert carrying Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBaxter Forest Ridg
CrossesBr of Caulk CR
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.64348, -90.57402
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2023)
Projected traffic693 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk 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 Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baxter Forest Ridg over Br of Caulk CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.