US Bridges

Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 35 T 53 N R 28 W · Structure no. 17809

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBathgate RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 35 T 53 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates39.35038, -94.00264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bathgate RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.