US Bridges

Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 27 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 4507

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br is a concrete slab carrying Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 103 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,084 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesGoodwin Rvr Br
LocationS 27 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.63531, -92.68224
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2024)
Projected traffic2,084 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Goodwin Rvr Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.