Folk RD over Black Creek Br
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 2484 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 20534
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folk RD over Black Creek Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Folk RD over Black Creek Br in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folk RD over Black Creek Br built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Folk RD over Black Creek Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Folk RD over Black Creek Br carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Folk RD over Black Creek Br?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Folk RD over Black Creek Br?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.