US Bridges

Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 14 T 47 N R 1 W · Structure no. 36481

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreat Oaks Blvd.
CrossesDry Branch CR Trb
LocationS 14 T 47 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83417, -90.87208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,875 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

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 Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb 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 Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Great Oaks Blvd. over Dry Branch CR Trb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.