US Bridges

Paddock DR over Paddock CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1202 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17256

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddock DR over Paddock CR is a concrete culvert carrying Paddock DR over Paddock 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 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.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaddock DR
CrossesPaddock CR
LocationS 1202 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79976, -90.30987
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paddock DR over Paddock CR built?

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

What condition is Paddock DR over Paddock CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Paddock DR over Paddock CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paddock DR over Paddock CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Paddock DR over Paddock CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.