US Bridges

Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 10 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 30675

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
319
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPoint Prairie RD
CrossesLit Dardenne CR
LocationS 10 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 322
Coordinates38.76334, -90.90103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2024)
Projected traffic702 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR built?

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

What condition is Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Point Prairie RD over Lit Dardenne CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.