US Bridges

Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 4 T 46 N R 4 E · Structure no. 35244

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR is a concrete culvert carrying Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurning Leaf DR
CrossesSpencer CR
LocationS 4 T 46 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76528, -90.57889
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burning Leaf DR over Spencer 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Burning Leaf DR over Spencer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.