US Bridges

195 ST over Br of W Fk CR

GoodPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 30 T 46 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13544

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195 ST over Br of W Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 195 ST over Br of W Fk CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries195 ST
CrossesBr of W Fk CR
LocationS 30 T 46 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates38.76904, -94.49409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195 ST over Br of W Fk CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195 ST over Br of W Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

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

How long is 195 ST over Br of W Fk CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 195 ST over Br of W Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.