US Bridges

Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 17 W · Structure no. 1447

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 years old, older 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesFk Gasconade Rvr
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.38122, -92.78431
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2024)
Projected traffic1,539 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Fk Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.