US Bridges

E 320 Ave over Cat CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23590

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 320 Ave over Cat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 320 Ave over Cat CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 320 Ave
CrossesCat CR
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 417
Coordinates40.25959, -93.82076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 320 Ave over Cat CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is E 320 Ave over Cat 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E 320 Ave over Cat CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 320 Ave over Cat CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 320 Ave over Cat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.