US Bridges

Ash RD over Gabriel Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 19 W · Structure no. 14010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash RD over Gabriel Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ash RD over Gabriel Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAsh RD
CrossesGabriel Creek
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45736, -92.99694
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash RD over Gabriel Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ash RD over Gabriel Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ash RD over Gabriel Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ash RD over Gabriel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Ash RD over Gabriel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.