US Bridges

Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire

Good

St. Louis County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 5 E · Structure no. 36933

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,454
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire is a concrete culvert carrying Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,813 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAubuchon RD
CrossesBranch of Cowmire
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.79749, -90.41842
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,454 (2023)
Projected traffic16,813 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire built?

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

What condition is Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire carry?

About 12,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Aubuchon RD over Branch of Cowmire?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.