US Bridges

Gum RD over Trib to Center CR

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22668

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum RD over Trib to Center CR is a concrete slab carrying Gum RD over Trib to Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGum RD
CrossesTrib to Center CR
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 368
Coordinates37.15564, -94.42799
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum RD over Trib to Center CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum RD over Trib to Center 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Gum RD over Trib to Center CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gum RD over Trib to Center CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Gum RD over Trib to Center CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.