US Bridges

Waterford DR over Paddock CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1202 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17253

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,970
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterford DR over Paddock CR is a concrete culvert carrying Waterford DR over Paddock 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 5 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterford DR
CrossesPaddock CR
LocationS 1202 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.79789, -90.30124
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2023)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Waterford DR over Paddock CR built?

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

What condition is Waterford DR over Paddock 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 Waterford DR over Paddock CR carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waterford DR over Paddock CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Waterford DR over Paddock CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.