US Bridges

Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR

GoodPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 30699

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,663
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,663 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Halls Ferry RD
CrossesCold Water CR
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.81017, -90.27945
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating90.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,663 (2024)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR carry?

About 5,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Halls Ferry RD over Cold Water CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.