Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 34 T 46 N R 7 E · Structure no. 13055
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bellgrove DR over Watkins CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.