US Bridges

E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr

FairPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 14 T 54 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20278

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 120 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE 128 ST
CrossesE Fk Fishing Rvr
LocationS 14 T 54 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.32294, -93.89015
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing 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 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr carry?

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

How long is E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 128 ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.