US Bridges

Elm Point RD over Cole CR

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 24 T 47 N R 4 E · Structure no. 36264

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Point RD over Cole CR is a concrete slab carrying Elm Point RD over Cole CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Point RD
CrossesCole CR
LocationS 24 T 47 N R 4 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.81694, -90.51361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 Elm Point RD over Cole CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Point RD over Cole 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elm Point RD over Cole CR carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Point RD over Cole CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Point RD over Cole CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.