Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST
PoorClosed to trafficRay County, Missouri · S 16 T 51 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32380
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2015
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 705 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,852
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 4,852 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2043. The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST 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 2015.
How much traffic does Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST carry?
About 4,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST?
The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington RD over NS RR NS RR First ST?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.