US Bridges

E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 34 T 66 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16045

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE 165 ST
CrossesE Fk Big CR
LocationS 34 T 66 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates40.47859, -93.94214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 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$749,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is E 165 ST over E Fk 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 165 ST over E Fk Big CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 165 ST over E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.