US Bridges

Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 739 T 46 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31560

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C is a concrete culvert carrying Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBirdie Hills RD
CrossesTrib of Dardenne C
LocationS 739 T 46 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates38.78337, -90.66224
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birdie Hills RD over Trib of 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 Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Birdie Hills RD over Trib of Dardenne C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.