US Bridges

Rt Y E over Whites Br

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 27 T 48 N R 2 E · Structure no. 7268

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Whites Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y E over Whites Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y E
CrossesWhites Br
LocationS 27 T 48 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88964, -90.77539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2024)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y E over Whites Br built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y E over Whites Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Whites Br carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Whites Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Whites Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.