US Bridges

W 174 ST over East Fork

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 18 T 53 N R 29 W · Structure no. 18390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 174 ST over East Fork is a steel culvert carrying W 174 ST over East Fork in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesW 174 ST
CrossesEast Fork
LocationS 18 T 53 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates39.40711, -94.20349
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 174 ST over East Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 174 ST over East Fork 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 174 ST over East Fork carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 174 ST over East Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns W 174 ST over East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.