US Bridges

Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand

Good

Worth County, Missouri · S 28 T 66 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29303

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFossel Ave
CrossesTrib of W Fk Grand
LocationS 28 T 66 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates40.49709, -94.52679
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fossel Ave over Trib of W Fk Grand?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.