US Bridges

Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1198 T 46 N R 4 E · Structure no. 30681

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,945
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,865 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArena Pkwy
CrossesTaylor Br
LocationS 1198 T 46 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.74305, -90.51797
Functional classUrban 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,945 (2024)
Projected traffic13,865 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br 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 Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br carry?

About 8,945 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arena Pkwy over Taylor Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.