US Bridges

Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 25 T 35 N R 2 W · Structure no. 12150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHarry BAYS-001
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 25 T 35 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.72206, -91.09532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harry BAYS-001 over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.