US Bridges

Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28378

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Meadws DR
CrossesKiefer CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57148, -90.57534
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Meadws 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 Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR carry?

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

How long is Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Richland Meadws DR over Kiefer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.