US Bridges

Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 25 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15631

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,054
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 66 years old, older 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 15,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,323 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReavis Barracks RD
CrossesGravois CR
LocationS 25 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52642, -90.30016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,054 (2024)
Projected traffic20,323 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR carry?

About 15,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Reavis Barracks RD over Gravois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.