US Bridges

Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 16249

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dougherty F RD
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57949, -90.45436
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Old Dougherty F RD over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.