US Bridges

Kattleman RD over Berger CR

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 13 T 44 N R 5 W · Structure no. 13470

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kattleman RD over Berger CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Kattleman RD over Berger CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKattleman RD
CrossesBerger CR
LocationS 13 T 44 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55814, -91.43992
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kattleman RD over Berger CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kattleman 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 Kattleman RD over Berger CR carry?

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

How long is Kattleman RD over Berger CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Kattleman RD over Berger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.