US Bridges

River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 31 T 37 N R 12 W · Structure no. 13098

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv is a concrete slab carrying River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Side RD
CrossesBr of Gasconade Rv
LocationS 31 T 37 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates37.89341, -92.28922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv carry?

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

How long is River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns River Side RD over Br of Gasconade Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.