Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 7 E · Structure no. 15531
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 123 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Coal Bank RD over Watkins 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Coal Bank RD over Watkins CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.