Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR
FairPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Missouri · S 20 T 44 N R 5 E · Structure no. 15700
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,842
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 45 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 22,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,837 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Bowles Ave over Yarnell 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR carry?
About 22,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Bowles Ave over Yarnell CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.