US Bridges

Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br

Good

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 297 T 46 N R 2 E · Structure no. 6060

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,054
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older 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 11,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,555 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRt Dd S
CrossesBall Ridge Br
LocationS 297 T 46 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates38.74525, -90.76207
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,054 (2024)
Projected traffic21,555 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br carry?

About 11,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd S over Ball Ridge Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.