US Bridges

Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 14933

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLadue Farm RD
CrossesCreve Coeur CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.6555, -90.50574
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic743 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 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 Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ladue Farm RD over Creve Coeur CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.