Gray Ave over Barkers CR
PoorClosed to trafficBenton County, Missouri · S 30 T 43 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15407
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gray Ave over Barkers CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Gray Ave over Barkers CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gray Ave over Barkers CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gray Ave over Barkers 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Gray Ave over Barkers CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gray Ave over Barkers CR?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Gray Ave over Barkers CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.