US Bridges

Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2689 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17113

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 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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CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesTrib of Maline CR
LocationS 2689 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.74201, -90.30237
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR built?

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

What condition is Adams Ave over Trib of Maline 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 Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Adams Ave over Trib of Maline CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.