US Bridges

SW Texas RD over Goose CR

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 4 T 55 N R 29 W · Structure no. 28298

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Texas RD over Goose CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Texas RD over Goose CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Texas RD
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 4 T 55 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 466
Coordinates39.61002, -94.159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Texas RD over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SW Texas RD over Goose CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Texas RD over Goose CR carry?

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

How long is SW Texas RD over Goose CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SW Texas RD over Goose CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.