US Bridges

Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 21 T 36 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16757

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesReporter RD
CrossesBr Gasconade Rvr
LocationS 21 T 36 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates37.83153, -92.24769
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reporter RD over Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Reporter RD over Br Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.