US Bridges

Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr

Poor

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2514

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
797 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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.

It carries about 4,448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,672 by 2044. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesGasconade Rvr
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.86701, -92.29102
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2024)
Projected traffic6,672 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.