US Bridges

Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 10 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 20319

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMexico RD 255
CrossesGallaher CR
LocationS 10 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates39.39447, -91.66069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mexico RD 255 over Gallaher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.