Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR
FairPosted for loadBoone County, Missouri · S 20 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 24282
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gillespie Br RD over Perche 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 Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gillespie Br RD over Perche CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.