US Bridges

Rt K S over Schote CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 1696 T 46 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4079

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Schote CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K S over Schote CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 29,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,974 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesSchote CR
LocationS 1696 T 46 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates38.73899, -90.6939
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,430 (2024)
Projected traffic52,974 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt K S over Schote CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Schote 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Schote CR carry?

About 29,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Schote CR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Schote CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.