US Bridges

W 240 ST over Pecks Br

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 3 T 64 N R 28 W · Structure no. 21123

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 240 ST over Pecks Br is a steel continuous culvert carrying W 240 ST over Pecks Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW 240 ST
CrossesPecks Br
LocationS 3 T 64 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 290
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.36747, -94.02493
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 240 ST over Pecks Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 240 ST over Pecks Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 240 ST over Pecks Br carry?

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

How long is W 240 ST over Pecks Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns W 240 ST over Pecks Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.