US Bridges

Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR

Fair

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 1936 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 35214

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR is a concrete culvert carrying Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFournier DR
CrossesBr of Gravois CR
LocationS 1936 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Louis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56689, -90.37314
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fournier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fournier DR over Br of Gravois CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.