US Bridges

Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 11 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20244

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster RD
CrossesE Fk Crooked Rvr
LocationS 11 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33437, -93.89147
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster RD over E 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 Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Foster RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.