US Bridges

W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 34 T 54 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13787

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 196 ST
CrossesFire Br of Crooked
LocationS 34 T 54 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44269, -94.0311
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked 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 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W 196 ST over Fire Br of Crooked?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.