US Bridges

E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 8 T 62 N R 27 W · Structure no. 25133

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 250 Ave
CrossesBr of Cypress CR
LocationS 8 T 62 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates40.17924, -93.95378
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is E 250 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 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR carry?

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

How long is E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 250 Ave over Br of Cypress CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.