US Bridges

Oakwood DR over Fenton CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15703

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood DR over Fenton CR is a steel culvert carrying Oakwood DR over Fenton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood DR
CrossesFenton CR
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.51938, -90.45831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Oakwood DR over Fenton CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood 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 Oakwood DR over Fenton CR carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood DR over Fenton CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Oakwood DR over Fenton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.