US Bridges

E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 8 T 64 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21249

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 250 Ave
CrossesTrib E Fk Big CR
LocationS 8 T 64 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 297
Coordinates40.35607, -93.95632
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is E 250 Ave over Trib E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 250 Ave over Trib E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.