US Bridges

Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 33 T 44 N R 4 W · Structure no. 13297

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk is a concrete slab carrying Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLone Grove School
CrossesTrib of Barren Fk
LocationS 33 T 44 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates38.51539, -91.38264
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk 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 Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Grove School over Trib of Barren Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.