US Bridges

Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28398

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFountain Lakes RD
CrossesCole CR
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.82715, -90.52731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Lakes RD over Cole 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Lakes RD over Cole CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.