US Bridges

Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 17095

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHoran DR
CrossesTrib Meramec Rvr
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.53809, -90.45708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Horan DR over Trib Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.