US Bridges

Parker RD over Paddock CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15663

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,833
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over Paddock CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parker RD over Paddock CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,225 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesParker RD
CrossesPaddock CR
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.79536, -90.29429
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,833 (2024)
Projected traffic9,225 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Parker RD over Paddock CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker RD over Paddock 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Parker RD over Paddock CR carry?

About 6,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD over Paddock CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Parker RD over Paddock CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.