US Bridges

Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15575

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,959
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 31,959 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,145 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDorsett RD
CrossesFee Fee CR
LocationS 22 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71455, -90.43776
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,959 (2024)
Projected traffic43,145 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorsett RD over Fee Fee 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 Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR carry?

About 31,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Dorsett RD over Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.