US Bridges

4th ST over N Gabouri CR

Poor

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 146 T 38 N R 9 E · Structure no. 22984

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over N Gabouri CR is a concrete tee beam carrying 4th ST over N Gabouri CR in Ste. Genevieve 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries4th ST
CrossesN Gabouri CR
LocationS 146 T 38 N R 9 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98447, -90.04884
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over N Gabouri CR built?

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

What condition is 4th ST over N Gabouri 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST over N Gabouri CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over N Gabouri CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over N Gabouri CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.