US Bridges

289 ST over East Br

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 19 T 44 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22635

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

289 ST over East Br is a steel truss - thru carrying 289 ST over East Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries289 ST
CrossesEast Br
LocationS 19 T 44 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 366
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5934, -94.38906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 289 ST over East Br built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is 289 ST over East Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 289 ST over East Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 289 ST over East Br?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 289 ST over East Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.