US Bridges

Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Wright County, Missouri · S 6 T 31 N R 13 W · Structure no. 14734

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCrisptown RD
CrossesGasconade Rvr
LocationS 6 T 31 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates37.42788, -92.39941
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr 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 Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr carry?

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

How long is Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Crisptown RD over Gasconade Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.