US Bridges

E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr

FairClosed to traffic

Ray County, Missouri · S 30 T 53 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE 154 ST
CrossesBr of Crooked Rvr
LocationS 30 T 53 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates39.36842, -93.96977
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is E 154 ST 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 E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns E 154 ST over Br of Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.