US Bridges

NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper

Fair

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 5 T 38 N R 25 W · Structure no. 19479

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper is a concrete culvert carrying NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Old 13 HWY
CrossesBr of Gallinipper
LocationS 5 T 38 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.08777, -93.70358
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NE Old 13 HWY over Br of Gallinipper?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.