US Bridges

Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 18 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15674

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,571
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,971 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCypress RD
CrossesCypress CR Trib
LocationS 18 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.73808, -90.38805
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,571 (2024)
Projected traffic16,971 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib carry?

About 12,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cypress RD over Cypress CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.