US Bridges

Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 176 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 18579

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverwood Place DR
CrossesTesson Trib
LocationS 176 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.80001, -90.3831
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib 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 Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib carry?

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

How long is Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Riverwood Place DR over Tesson Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.