US Bridges

Rt T S over Sam CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 7 T 46 N R 1 E · Structure no. 35973

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Sam CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt T S over Sam CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,345 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,473 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesSam CR
LocationS 7 T 46 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates38.75483, -90.96239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,345 (2024)
Projected traffic8,473 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T S over Sam CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Sam CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Sam CR carry?

About 4,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Sam CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Sam CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.