US Bridges

US 275 S over W Fk High CR

Poor

Atchison County, Missouri · S 22 T 66 N R 41 W · Structure no. 5303

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 275 S over W Fk High CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 275 S over W Fk High CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS 275 S
CrossesW Fk High CR
LocationS 22 T 66 N R 41 W
RouteU.S. Route 275
Coordinates40.52526, -95.54541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 275 S over W Fk High CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 275 S over W Fk High 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 275 S over W Fk High CR carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 275 S over W Fk High CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 275 S over W Fk High CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.