US Bridges

W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 17 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 32124

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR is a concrete slab carrying W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW 185th Ave
CrossesBr of Big CR
LocationS 17 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 441
Coordinates40.25905, -94.07454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 185th Ave over Br of Big 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 185th Ave over Br of Big CR carry?

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

How long is W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W 185th Ave over Br of Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.