US Bridges

Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 6 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36736

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR is a concrete culvert carrying Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGillespie Road
CrossesBr Three Rvrs CR
LocationS 6 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.85497, -90.40429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gillespie Road over Br Three Rvrs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.