US Bridges

Crowly RD over Br of West Fork

GoodPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 2 T 52 N R 29 W · Structure no. 19046

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowly RD over Br of West Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crowly RD over Br of West Fork 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrowly RD
CrossesBr of West Fork
LocationS 2 T 52 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates39.33793, -94.11727
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crowly RD over Br of West Fork built?

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

What condition is Crowly RD over Br of West 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 Crowly RD over Br of West Fork carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crowly RD over Br of West Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Crowly RD over Br of West Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.