US Bridges

Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR

Poor

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 31 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 903

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,578 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRt Ac S
CrossesBr Maline CR
LocationS 31 T 47 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0AC
Coordinates38.76962, -90.26536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic15,413 (2024)
Projected traffic21,578 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR carry?

About 15,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt Ac S over Br Maline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.