US Bridges

Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2484 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 20533

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLaclede Station RD
CrossesBlack Creek Br
LocationS 2484 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61825, -90.32967
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.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br 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 Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Laclede Station RD over Black Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.