US Bridges

Lemona DR over ST George CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15699

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemona DR over ST George CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lemona DR over ST George CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLemona DR
CrossesST George CR
LocationS 23 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.5415, -90.31111
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lemona DR over ST George CR built?

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

What condition is Lemona DR over ST George 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 Lemona DR over ST George CR carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lemona DR over ST George CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lemona DR over ST George CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.