US Bridges

Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23903

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGillen RD
CrossesE Fk Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.9806, -94.0271
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.