US Bridges

Fairview DR over Fishpot CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 16679

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview DR over Fishpot CR is a concrete culvert carrying Fairview DR over Fishpot CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFairview DR
CrossesFishpot CR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.60073, -90.57919
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fairview DR over Fishpot CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview DR over Fishpot 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 Fairview DR over Fishpot CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview DR over Fishpot CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Fairview DR over Fishpot CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.