US Bridges

E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 27 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20056

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 112 ST
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 27 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.29367, -93.90846
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 112 ST over 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 E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E 112 ST over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.