US Bridges

Murry RD over Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 6 T 54 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13620

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murry RD over Crooked Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Murry RD over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMurry RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 6 T 54 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.43298, -94.08665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Murry RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murry 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 Murry RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

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

How long is Murry RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Murry RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.