US Bridges

285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13176

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 17 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries285 TH ST
CrossesBr of W Fk Grand R
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.30666, -94.50347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R carry?

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

How long is 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 285 TH ST over Br of W Fk Grand R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.