US Bridges

Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 20 T 46 N R 6 E · Structure no. 33861

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 33,934 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,508 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 180 E
CrossesColdwater CR
LocationS 20 T 46 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates38.71889, -90.36542
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,934 (2024)
Projected traffic47,508 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 180 E over Coldwater 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 Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR carry?

About 33,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Mo 180 E over Coldwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.