US Bridges

W 290 ST over White Oak CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 3 T 63 N R 29 W · Structure no. 23140

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 290 ST over White Oak CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 290 ST over White Oak CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 290 ST
CrossesWhite Oak CR
LocationS 3 T 63 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 391
Coordinates40.2959, -94.15542
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.
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 290 ST over White Oak CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 290 ST over White Oak 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 W 290 ST over White Oak CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 290 ST over White Oak CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns W 290 ST over White Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.