US Bridges

Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 29 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 19900

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDaugherty RD
CrossesW Fk Crooked Rvr
LocationS 29 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.28919, -93.95148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr carry?

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

How long is Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Daugherty RD over W Fk Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.