US Bridges

Green Park RD over Gravois CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15632

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,663
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Park RD over Gravois CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Green Park RD over Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 71 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 4,663 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,295 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreen Park RD
CrossesGravois CR
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.52693, -90.29959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,663 (2024)
Projected traffic6,295 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Park RD over Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Green Park RD over Gravois 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Green Park RD over Gravois CR carry?

About 4,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Park RD over Gravois CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Green Park RD over Gravois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.