US Bridges

Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 18 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 34726

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWisconsin LN 262
CrossesGallaher CR
LocationS 18 T 53 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates39.36778, -91.61778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wisconsin LN 262 over Gallaher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.