US Bridges

Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 32 T 35 N R 4 E · Structure no. 19221

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGallatin DR
CrossesBr of Indian CR
LocationS 32 T 35 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.69138, -90.61476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR carry?

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

How long is Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Gallatin DR over Br of Indian CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.