US Bridges

Good Hope RD over Berger CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 9 T 44 N R 4 W · Structure no. 13056

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope RD over Berger CR is a concrete slab carrying Good Hope RD over Berger CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGood Hope RD
CrossesBerger CR
LocationS 9 T 44 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58339, -91.36864
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Good Hope RD over Berger CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope RD over Berger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Good Hope RD over Berger CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Good Hope RD over Berger CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Good Hope RD over Berger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.