US Bridges

Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R

FairPosted for load

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28396

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHuster RD
CrossesTrib Mississippi R
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 366
Coordinates38.83309, -90.5304
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Huster RD over Trib Mississippi R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.