US Bridges

Goose Creek RD over Indian CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Washington County, Missouri · S 7 T 39 N R 1 E · Structure no. 12833

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek RD over Indian CR is a concrete slab carrying Goose Creek RD over Indian CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesGoose Creek RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 7 T 39 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates38.1226, -90.9663
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Creek RD over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Creek RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek RD over Indian CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Goose Creek RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.