US Bridges

Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 20695

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmiley RD
CrossesTrib to Fee Fee CR
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.72407, -90.42739
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,375 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$685,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley RD over Trib to Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.