US Bridges

233 ST over Massey CR

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 17 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28648

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

233 ST over Massey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 233 ST over Massey CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries233 ST
CrossesMassey CR
LocationS 17 T 45 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates38.72301, -94.59301
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$621,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 233 ST over Massey CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 233 ST over Massey 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 233 ST over Massey CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 233 ST over Massey CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 233 ST over Massey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.