US Bridges

Harry Bays over Indian CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 25 T 35 N R 2 W · Structure no. 12249

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

About this bridge

Harry Bays over Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Bays 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Bays
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 25 T 35 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.72189, -91.09682
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Bays over Indian CR built?

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

What condition is Harry Bays 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 over Indian CR carry?

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

How long is Harry Bays over Indian CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Bays over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.