US Bridges

W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Harrison County, Missouri · S 30 T 64 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22802

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 180 Ave
CrossesTrib of Big CR
LocationS 30 T 64 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
Coordinates40.31389, -94.0837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 180 Ave over Trib of 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 2024.

How much traffic does W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns W 180 Ave over Trib of Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.