US Bridges

Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow

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Laclede County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 17344

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway RD
CrossesGoodwin Hollow
LocationS 4 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.69996, -92.69672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic840 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 byOther Local 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 Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway RD over Goodwin Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.