US Bridges

T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 27 T 47 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31970

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT R Hughes Blvd
CrossesBr Belleau CR
LocationS 27 T 47 N R 3 E
RouteCity Street 321
Coordinates38.80648, -90.6786
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.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR built?

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

What condition is T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns T R Hughes Blvd over Br Belleau CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.