US Bridges

E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 20 T 65 N R 27 W · Structure no. 19753

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE 205 ST
CrossesE Fk Big CR
LocationS 20 T 65 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 232
Coordinates40.41767, -93.95787
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 205 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 205 ST over E Fk Big CR carry?

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

How long is E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E 205 ST over E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.