US Bridges

Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15567

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,292
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,292 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCreve Coeur Mill
CrossesBr Creve Coeur CR
LocationS 31 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69286, -90.49767
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,292 (2024)
Projected traffic3,094 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR carry?

About 2,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creve Coeur Mill over Br Creve Coeur CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.