US Bridges

Gans Creek RD over Gans CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 12 W · Structure no. 23985

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gans Creek RD over Gans CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Gans Creek RD over Gans CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGans Creek RD
CrossesGans CR
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88583, -92.28622
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gans Creek RD over Gans CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gans Creek RD over Gans 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gans Creek RD over Gans CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gans Creek RD over Gans CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gans Creek RD over Gans CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.