US Bridges

Musick Ave over Sappington CR

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35358

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,067
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musick Ave over Sappington CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Musick Ave over Sappington CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMusick Ave
CrossesSappington CR
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53567, -90.35115
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,067 (2024)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Musick Ave over Sappington CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Musick Ave over Sappington 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Musick Ave over Sappington CR carry?

About 5,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Musick Ave over Sappington CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Musick Ave over Sappington CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.