US Bridges

Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 13 T 39 N R 5 E · Structure no. 22154

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCharter Church RD
CrossesTrib of Plattin CR
LocationS 13 T 39 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09102, -90.42532
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Charter Church RD over Trib of Plattin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.