US Bridges

Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15688

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 28,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,057 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Bend RD
CrossesFishpot CR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56719, -90.51653
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,190 (2024)
Projected traffic38,057 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Big Bend RD over Fishpot 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR carry?

About 28,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Big Bend RD over Fishpot CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.