US Bridges

Mo 141 S over Small Lk

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34151

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,387
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 141 S over Small Lk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 141 S over Small Lk in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,234 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 141 S
CrossesSmall Lk
LocationS 33 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates38.7777, -90.46
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,387 (2024)
Projected traffic4,234 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 141 S over Small Lk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 141 S over Small Lk 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 141 S over Small Lk carry?

About 3,387 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 141 S over Small Lk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 141 S over Small Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.