US Bridges

May Valley DR over Fenton CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 28 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15702

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

May Valley DR over Fenton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying May Valley DR over Fenton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,381 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMay Valley DR
CrossesFenton CR
LocationS 28 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.52, -90.46667
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic1,023 (2024)
Projected traffic1,381 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 May Valley DR over Fenton CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is May Valley DR over Fenton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does May Valley DR over Fenton CR carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is May Valley DR over Fenton CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns May Valley DR over Fenton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.