US Bridges

ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 285 T 46 N R 4 E · Structure no. 31255

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,573
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,573 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,038 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST Peters Howell R
CrossesTrib to Dardenne C
LocationS 285 T 46 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates38.74753, -90.61356
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,573 (2024)
Projected traffic21,038 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C 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 ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C carry?

About 13,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peters Howell R over Trib to Dardenne C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.