US Bridges

Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 13 T 44 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36867

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk in St. Louis County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 13,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,590 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBayless Avenue
CrossesGravois Crk
LocationS 13 T 44 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.54639, -90.28889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,770 (2024)
Projected traffic18,590 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk carry?

About 13,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Bayless Avenue over Gravois Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.