US Bridges

W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv

Poor

Ray County, Missouri · S 24 T 52 N R 28 W · Structure no. 19743

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv is a steel culvert carrying W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv 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 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW 124 ST
CrossesTrib to Crooked Rv
LocationS 24 T 52 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.31409, -94.03228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv built?

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

What condition is W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv 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 W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns W 124 ST over Trib to Crooked Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.