US Bridges

Fleming RD over Keeney CR

PoorPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 24 T 51 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22493

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleming RD over Keeney CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Fleming RD over Keeney CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFleming RD
CrossesKeeney CR
LocationS 24 T 51 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 359
Coordinates39.20933, -94.1067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic68 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$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleming RD over Keeney CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Fleming RD over Keeney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Fleming RD over Keeney CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fleming RD over Keeney CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Fleming RD over Keeney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.