US Bridges

E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 17 T 62 N R 27 W · Structure no. 24934

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE 240 Ave
CrossesBr of Cypress CR
LocationS 17 T 62 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 582
Coordinates40.17014, -93.97276
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR built?

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

What condition is E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress 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 E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR carry?

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

How long is E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 240 Ave over Br of Cypress CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.