Sappington RD over Mulberry CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15697
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,874
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sappington RD over Mulberry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sappington RD over Mulberry CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,874 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sappington RD over Mulberry CR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sappington RD over Mulberry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sappington RD over Mulberry CR carry?
About 4,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sappington RD over Mulberry CR?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Sappington RD over Mulberry CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.