US Bridges

Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 9 T 46 N R 4 E · Structure no. 23084

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Wood DR
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 9 T 46 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 388
Coordinates38.76333, -90.57667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mill Wood DR over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.