US Bridges

Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 15698

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTesson CR Esta. DR
CrossesBr of Gravois CR
LocationS 22 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53333, -90.32667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2024)
Projected traffic772 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of 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 Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tesson CR Esta. DR over Br of Gravois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.