US Bridges

E 200 ST over Br of East Fork

PoorPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 28 T 54 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15092

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 200 ST over Br of East Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying E 200 ST over Br of East Fork in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 200 ST
CrossesBr of East Fork
LocationS 28 T 54 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates39.45606, -93.93656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 200 ST over Br of East Fork built?

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

What condition is E 200 ST over Br of East Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E 200 ST over Br of East Fork carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 200 ST over Br of East Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E 200 ST over Br of East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.