US Bridges

Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 730 T 45 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15889

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRue De Fleur DR
CrossesSmith CR
LocationS 730 T 45 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67092, -90.47766
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rue De Fleur DR over Smith 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rue De Fleur DR over Smith CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.