US Bridges

Clayton RD over Black CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15602

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clayton RD over Black CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clayton RD over Black CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 12,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,902 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClayton RD
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.63861, -90.34945
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,520 (2024)
Projected traffic16,902 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Clayton RD over Black CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clayton RD over Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clayton RD over Black CR carry?

About 12,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clayton RD over Black CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Clayton RD over Black CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.