US Bridges

County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR

PoorClosed to traffic

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 35 T 39 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23797

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2019
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD NE 201
CrossesGallinipper CR
LocationS 35 T 39 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 433
Coordinates38.09539, -93.74427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2019.

How much traffic does County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR carry?

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

How long is County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD NE 201 over Gallinipper CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.