US Bridges

Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 3011 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32884

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,445 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 141
CrossesBr of Fenton CR
LocationS 3011 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.505, -90.43092
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,445 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 141 over Br of Fenton CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.