Franklin RD over Clear CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 18 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 15604
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin RD over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin RD over Clear CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 102 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin RD over Clear CR built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Franklin RD over Clear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin RD over Clear CR carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Franklin RD over Clear CR?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin RD over Clear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.