US Bridges

Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15693

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,896
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSulphur Spring RD
CrossesBr of Fishpot CR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.56594, -90.52513
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic5,896 (2024)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR carry?

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sulphur Spring RD over Br of Fishpot CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.