US Bridges

W 73 ST over Keeney CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Ray County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22546

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2021
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 73 ST over Keeney CR is a steel truss - thru carrying W 73 ST over Keeney CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 73 ST
CrossesKeeney CR
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 361
Coordinates39.2229, -94.11018
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: 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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 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 (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 W 73 ST over Keeney CR built?

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

What condition is W 73 ST 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 2021.

How much traffic does W 73 ST over Keeney CR carry?

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

How long is W 73 ST 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 W 73 ST over Keeney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.