US Bridges

Gallatin DR over Indian CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 32 T 35 N R 4 E · Structure no. 19220

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallatin DR over Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gallatin DR over Indian CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGallatin DR
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 32 T 35 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.69299, -90.61877
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$566,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallatin DR over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Gallatin DR over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gallatin DR over Indian CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gallatin DR over Indian CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Gallatin DR over Indian CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.