US Bridges

Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 11 T 43 N R 6 W · Structure no. 14398

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR is a concrete culvert carrying Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFowler RD
CrossesTrib of Second CR
LocationS 11 T 43 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates38.4935, -91.56897
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Fowler RD over Trib of Second 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 Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fowler RD over Trib of Second CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.