US Bridges

Bald Hill RD over Flat CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 2071 T 43 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31123

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bald Hill RD over Flat CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bald Hill RD over Flat CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBald Hill RD
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 2071 T 43 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.50012, -90.63086
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bald Hill RD over Flat CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bald Hill RD over Flat 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bald Hill RD over Flat CR carry?

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

How long is Bald Hill RD over Flat CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bald Hill RD over Flat CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.