US Bridges

Rt D E over Fire Br

Poor

Ray County, Missouri · S 27 T 54 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7777

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Fire Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Fire Br in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4 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.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesFire Br
LocationS 27 T 54 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.46346, -94.03297
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Fire Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Fire Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Fire Br carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Fire Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Fire Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.