US Bridges

Rt P E over Br Peruque CR

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 11 T 47 N R 2 E · Structure no. 7962

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,295
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Br Peruque CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Br Peruque CR in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesBr Peruque CR
LocationS 11 T 47 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountySt. Charles County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.84541, -90.75686
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2024)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 P E over Br Peruque CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Br Peruque 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Br Peruque CR carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Br Peruque CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Br Peruque CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.