US Bridges

US 40 E over Mc Gill Br

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 4688

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Mc Gill Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 E over Mc Gill Br in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 4,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,134 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesMc Gill Br
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates38.98647, -92.55255
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2024)
Projected traffic8,134 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 E over Mc Gill Br built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is US 40 E over Mc Gill Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Mc Gill Br carry?

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Mc Gill Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 40 E over Mc Gill Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.