US Bridges

W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 5 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 31753

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW 296 Pl
CrossesW Fk Little CR
LocationS 5 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 426
Coordinates40.28017, -94.06589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR carry?

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

How long is W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W 296 Pl over W Fk Little CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.