US Bridges

Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 32 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15673

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,161
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,267 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBookbinder DR
CrossesTrib Creve Coeur C
LocationS 32 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.69211, -90.4879
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,161 (2024)
Projected traffic4,267 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C carry?

About 3,161 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bookbinder DR over Trib Creve Coeur C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.