E. Gate Road over Big Piney River
GoodPosted for loadPulaski County, Missouri · Flw 10 S. of Toledo LN · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0VB001
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
E. Gate Road over Big Piney River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Gate Road over Big Piney River in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 84 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2044. The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Gate Road over Big Piney River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is E. Gate Road over Big Piney River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does E. Gate Road over Big Piney River carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E. Gate Road over Big Piney River?
The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E. Gate Road over Big Piney River?
It is owned by the Army.