US Bridges

Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 957 T 45 N R 3 E · Structure no. 24158

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C is a concrete culvert carrying Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 932 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOssenfort RD
CrossesBr of Wild Horse C
LocationS 957 T 45 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59427, -90.71992
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic932 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C 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 Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ossenfort RD over Br of Wild Horse C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.