US Bridges

Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 30 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 31451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,129
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams is a concrete culvert carrying Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,224 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmizer Mill RD
CrossesN Trib of Williams
LocationS 30 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52954, -90.50221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2024)
Projected traffic4,224 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams built?

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

What condition is Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Smizer Mill RD over N Trib of Williams?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.