US Bridges

Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr

FairClosed to traffic

Ray County, Missouri · S 6 T 51 N R 26 W · Structure no. 21103

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2017
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 6 T 51 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.25768, -93.85647
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2017
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo RD 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 2017.

How much traffic does Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

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

How long is Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.