US Bridges

Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C

Poor

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 22232

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOberhelman RD
CrossesTrib of Dardenne C
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 346
Coordinates38.71866, -90.92972
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2024)
Projected traffic781 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oberhelman RD over Trib of Dardenne C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.