US Bridges

Or 44 E over Williams CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 880 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 6834

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Williams CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Williams CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 880 T 44 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 44
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53773, -90.50655
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Or 44 E over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Williams 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 Or 44 E over Williams CR carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Williams CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.