US Bridges

Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 4143

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
557 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2044. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesGasconade Rvr
LocationS 24 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9195, -91.97592
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 D E over Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.