US Bridges

W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 10 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12395

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 110 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 6 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW 230 RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 10 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.50766, -94.14932
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is W 230 RD over 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 W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W 230 RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.