US Bridges

Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 27 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 28428

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR is a concrete culvert carrying Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPublic Works Drive
CrossesBr of Belleau CR
LocationS 27 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.80606, -90.67786
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,500 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Public Works Drive over Br of Belleau CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.