US Bridges

Gateway DR over W Yellow CR

Good

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 26 T 64 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16134

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway DR over W Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gateway DR over W Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 112 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway DR
CrossesW Yellow CR
LocationS 26 T 64 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.31793, -93.0071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway DR over W Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Gateway DR over W Yellow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gateway DR over W Yellow CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gateway DR over W Yellow CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway DR over W Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.