US Bridges

W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 31 T 53 N R 29 W · Structure no. 18331

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 146 ST
CrossesE Fk Fishing Rvr
LocationS 31 T 53 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35319, -94.19889
Functional classUrban 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic230 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 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing 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 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 146 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.