US Bridges

Rt W S over Br Second CR

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 36 T 44 N R 6 W · Structure no. 9432

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Br Second CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt W S over Br Second CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesBr Second CR
LocationS 36 T 44 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.51332, -91.54952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2024)
Projected traffic438 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$228,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Br Second CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Br Second CR carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Br Second CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Br Second CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.