US Bridges

Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 12 T 52 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20522

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVassmer RD
CrossesE Fk Crooked Rvr
LocationS 12 T 52 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.3343, -93.88485
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

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

How long is Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vassmer RD over E Fk Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.