US Bridges

Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1956 T 45 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31832

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Horse CR RD
CrossesBates CR
LocationS 1956 T 45 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6382, -90.69529
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2023)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wild Horse CR RD over Bates CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.