US Bridges

Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28497

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Point Ind DR
CrossesTrib of Mississipp
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.83437, -90.51383
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.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp 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 Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Elm Point Ind DR over Trib of Mississipp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.