US Bridges

Rt J E over First Creek

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 5 W · Structure no. 36432

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over First Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over First Creek in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesFirst Creek
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.63683, -91.51754
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2024)
Projected traffic541 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over First Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over First Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over First Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over First Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over First Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.