US Bridges

4th ST over S Gabouri CR

Poor

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 146 T 38 N R 9 E · Structure no. 22986

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,875
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over S Gabouri CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th ST over S Gabouri CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 8,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,981 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries4th ST
CrossesS Gabouri CR
LocationS 146 T 38 N R 9 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.97756, -90.0473
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,875 (2024)
Projected traffic11,981 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over S Gabouri CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over S 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 S Gabouri CR carry?

About 8,875 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over S Gabouri CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over S Gabouri CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.