US Bridges

Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 28 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25295

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTryst Falls Park
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 28 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37281, -94.27383
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tryst Falls Park over Williams CR?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.