US Bridges

Rt J S over Crooked Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 17 T 51 N R 26 W · Structure no. 2337

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Crooked Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Crooked Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 17 T 51 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.22889, -93.84421
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2024)
Projected traffic744 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt J S over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt J S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.