US Bridges

Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 3 T 36 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16965

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRosebud RD
CrossesBr Gasconade Rvr
LocationS 3 T 36 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates37.88469, -92.33956
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr 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 Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rosebud RD over Br Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.