US Bridges

Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28377

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR is a concrete culvert carrying Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckhurst DR
CrossesKiefer CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5739, -90.57683
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2023)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckhurst DR over Kiefer 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 Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buckhurst DR over Kiefer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.