US Bridges

Rt T E over Wild Horse CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5878

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,986
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Wild Horse CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over Wild Horse CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,479 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T E
CrossesWild Horse CR
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0T
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58447, -90.71965
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,986 (2024)
Projected traffic4,479 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt T E over Wild Horse CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Wild Horse 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 Rt T E over Wild Horse CR carry?

About 2,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Wild Horse CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Wild Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.