US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 11 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 5389

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 3,428 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,513 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesGallaher CR
LocationS 11 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.39069, -91.64176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2024)
Projected traffic6,513 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mo 19 S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR carry?

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Gallaher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.