US Bridges

Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23908

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Gillen RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 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 9 T 48 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97972, -94.00563
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 100 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.