US Bridges

Ballas RD over Sugar CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 19630

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballas RD over Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ballas RD over Sugar 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 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.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,915 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBallas RD
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 3 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57982, -90.43926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,915 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Ballas RD over Sugar CR built?

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

What condition is Ballas RD over Sugar 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 Ballas RD over Sugar CR carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ballas RD over Sugar CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Ballas RD over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.