US Bridges

Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 11 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15672

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR is a concrete culvert carrying Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJustice RD
CrossesNew Halls Ferry CR
LocationS 11 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.83346, -90.31287
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
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2024)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Justice RD over New Halls Ferry 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 Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Justice RD over New Halls Ferry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.