US Bridges

Forby RD over Clifty CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 3 E · Structure no. 32857

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forby RD over Clifty CR is a concrete culvert carrying Forby RD over Clifty CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesForby RD
CrossesClifty CR
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.52306, -90.66
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic736 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Forby RD over Clifty CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forby RD over Clifty 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Forby RD over Clifty CR carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forby RD over Clifty CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forby RD over Clifty CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.