Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr
PoorPosted for loadRay County, Missouri · S 9 T 53 N R 28 W · Structure no. 18062
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dowdy RD 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dowdy RD over Crooked Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.