US Bridges

E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 32 T 65 N R 27 W · Structure no. 19612

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 225 ST
CrossesE Fk Big CR
LocationS 32 T 65 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates40.38863, -93.96578
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 225 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR carry?

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

How long is E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 225 ST over E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.