US Bridges

Colony Church RD over Taylor Br

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 29 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 16658

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony Church RD over Taylor Br is a concrete culvert carrying Colony Church RD over Taylor Br in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColony Church RD
CrossesTaylor Br
LocationS 29 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates37.79785, -90.39247
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Colony Church RD over Taylor Br built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony Church RD over Taylor 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Colony Church RD over Taylor Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colony Church RD over Taylor Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Church RD over Taylor Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.