US Bridges

W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 28 T 53 N R 28 W · Structure no. 17932

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2043. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 156 ST
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 28 T 53 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37294, -94.04325
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2023)
Projected traffic147 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 156 ST 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 W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W 156 ST over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.