US Bridges

Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr

FairPosted for load

Gentry County, Missouri · S 34 T 63 N R 31 W · Structure no. 18355

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
246 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 115 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBall Ford Trail
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 34 T 63 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.21129, -94.3836
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr 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 Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr carry?

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

How long is Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Ford Trail over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.