US Bridges

Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 17 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15577

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,786 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMckelvey RD
CrossesBNSF RR Fee Fee CR
LocationS 17 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.72745, -90.44803
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2024)
Projected traffic11,786 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR 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 Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Mckelvey RD over BNSF RR Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.