US Bridges

W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 26 T 66 N R 28 W · Structure no. 16183

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesW 205 Ave
CrossesW Fk Big CR
LocationS 26 T 66 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.48836, -94.03723
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W 205 Ave over W Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.