US Bridges

Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 8 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15706

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR is a concrete culvert carrying Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMelissa-Jo LN
CrossesLemay CR
LocationS 8 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.47558, -90.37807
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2024)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay 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 Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Melissa-Jo LN over Lemay CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.