US Bridges

Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15560

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,241
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,241 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,925 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas-Hunt RD
CrossesMaline CR
LocationS 8 T 46 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73872, -90.26078
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,241 (2024)
Projected traffic21,925 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR carry?

About 16,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas-Hunt RD over Maline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.