US Bridges

Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15578

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 5 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 5,594 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,552 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCreve Coeur Mill
CrossesFee Fee CR
LocationS 16 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.73623, -90.46446
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,594 (2024)
Projected traffic7,552 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Creve Coeur Mill 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 Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR carry?

About 5,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Creve Coeur Mill over Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.