US Bridges

Sibley RD over Keeney CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 35 T 51 N R 29 W · Structure no. 22811

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sibley RD over Keeney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sibley RD over Keeney CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSibley RD
CrossesKeeney CR
LocationS 35 T 51 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18886, -94.12551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sibley RD over Keeney CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Sibley RD over Keeney CR 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 Sibley RD over Keeney CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sibley RD over Keeney CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Sibley RD over Keeney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.