Howell RD over Femme Osage CR
PoorSt. Charles County, Missouri · S 970 T 45 N R 2 E · Structure no. 34629
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howell RD over Femme Osage CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell RD over Femme Osage CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howell RD over Femme Osage CR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howell RD over Femme Osage CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Howell RD over Femme Osage CR carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Howell RD over Femme Osage CR?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Howell RD over Femme Osage CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.