US Bridges

E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 28 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17572

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE 156 ST
CrossesE Fk Crooked Rvr
LocationS 28 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37284, -93.90898
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 protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 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 traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic122 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 156 ST over E Fk 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 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns E 156 ST over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.