US Bridges

Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 12 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12355

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBobwhite RD
CrossesBr of Crooked Rvr
LocationS 12 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates39.49853, -94.09706
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bobwhite RD over Br of Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.