US Bridges

Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15695

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,752
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,465 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaxter RD
CrossesBr of Glaize CR
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.60246, -90.52968
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,752 (2024)
Projected traffic10,465 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baxter RD over Br of Glaize 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 Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR carry?

About 7,752 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Baxter RD over Br of Glaize CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.