US Bridges

Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 25 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 29840

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,556 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,001 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesCunningham Br CR
LocationS 25 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.70863, -90.85222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,556 (2024)
Projected traffic10,001 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Cunningham Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR carry?

About 5,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Rt D E over Cunningham Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.