US Bridges

W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 29 T 53 N R 28 W · Structure no. 17916

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 156 ST
CrossesRocky Fk of Crooke
LocationS 29 T 53 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates39.37362, -94.05999
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke 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 W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W 156 ST over Rocky Fk of Crooke?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.