US Bridges

Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 27 T 53 N R 27 W · Structure no. 17651

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 110 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrazier RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 27 T 53 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36692, -93.90584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Frazier RD over 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 Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.