US Bridges

185th ST over Marrowbone CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 28 T 58 N R 28 W · Structure no. 18811

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

185th ST over Marrowbone CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185th ST over Marrowbone CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries185th ST
CrossesMarrowbone CR
LocationS 28 T 58 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates39.80179, -94.05489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 185th ST over Marrowbone CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 185th ST over Marrowbone 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 185th ST over Marrowbone CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 185th ST over Marrowbone CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 185th ST over Marrowbone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.