US Bridges

Dale Ave over Hampton CR

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St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 6 E · Structure no. 29489

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Ave over Hampton CR is a concrete culvert carrying Dale Ave over Hampton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Ave
CrossesHampton CR
LocationS 22 T 45 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.62768, -90.33212
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Ave over Hampton CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Ave over Hampton CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Ave over Hampton CR carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dale Ave over Hampton CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Ave over Hampton CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.