US Bridges

E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 4 T 53 N R 27 W · Structure no. 14860

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv is a steel culvert carrying E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv 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 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE 188 ST
CrossesBr E Fk Crooked Rv
LocationS 4 T 53 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.43027, -93.94249
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv built?

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

What condition is E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv 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 E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv carry?

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

How long is E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E 188 ST over Br E Fk Crooked Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.