US Bridges

Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 4 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31084

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,710
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR is a concrete culvert carrying Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,309 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFrost Ave
CrossesTrib Cold Water CR
LocationS 4 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.76416, -90.34961
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2023)
Projected traffic2,309 by 2043
Trucks20%
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

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 Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frost Ave over Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Frost Ave over Trib Cold Water CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.