US Bridges

195 ST over Br of W CR

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13531

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195 ST over Br of W CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 195 ST over Br of W CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries195 ST
CrossesBr of W CR
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates38.76987, -94.51139
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195 ST over Br of W CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 195 ST over Br of W 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 195 ST over Br of W CR carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 195 ST over Br of W CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 195 ST over Br of W CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.