US Bridges

Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 992 T 46 N R 5 E · Structure no. 30835

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,630 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrichard Farm RD
CrossesFee Fee CR
LocationS 992 T 46 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates38.74084, -90.46911
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,170 (2024)
Projected traffic5,630 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR built?

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

What condition is Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR carry?

About 4,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Prichard Farm RD over Fee Fee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.