US Bridges

Old Ferry RD over Richland CR

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 6 T 44 N R 6 W · Structure no. 14077

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ferry RD over Richland CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ferry RD over Richland CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Ferry RD
CrossesRichland CR
LocationS 6 T 44 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates38.60072, -91.63283
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Ferry RD over Richland CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ferry RD over Richland CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Ferry RD over Richland CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Ferry RD over Richland CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ferry RD over Richland CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.