US Bridges

Freemont RD over Crooked CR

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 5 W · Structure no. 14205

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemont RD over Crooked CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freemont RD over Crooked CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFreemont RD
CrossesCrooked CR
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates39.11794, -91.41442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freemont RD over Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemont RD over Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Freemont RD over Crooked CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Freemont RD over Crooked CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Freemont RD over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.