US Bridges

Briarstone DR over Sappington CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 20 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15628

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarstone DR over Sappington CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Briarstone DR over Sappington CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBriarstone DR
CrossesSappington CR
LocationS 20 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53889, -90.36662
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2024)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Briarstone DR over Sappington CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarstone DR over Sappington 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 Briarstone DR over Sappington CR carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briarstone DR over Sappington CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Briarstone DR over Sappington CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.