US Bridges

Graham RD over Fountain CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 28 T 47 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32715

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,018
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graham RD over Fountain CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graham RD over Fountain CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,374 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGraham RD
CrossesFountain CR
LocationS 28 T 47 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.78868, -90.33497
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,018 (2024)
Projected traffic28,374 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graham RD over Fountain CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graham RD over Fountain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Graham RD over Fountain CR carry?

About 21,018 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Graham RD over Fountain CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Graham RD over Fountain CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.