US Bridges

Rt H E over Willow CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 16 T 51 N R 27 W · Structure no. 362

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Willow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Willow CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRt H E
CrossesWillow CR
LocationS 16 T 51 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.23203, -93.93724
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 H E over Willow CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt H E over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Willow CR carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Willow CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Willow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.