US Bridges

E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 14 T 66 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15860

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 3 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 130 ST
CrossesE Fk of Big CR
LocationS 14 T 66 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates40.52791, -93.92306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is E 130 ST over E Fk of Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR carry?

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

How long is E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns E 130 ST over E Fk of Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.