US Bridges

Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Worth County, Missouri · S 24 T 65 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9552

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesW Fk Grand Rvr
LocationS 24 T 65 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates40.42107, -94.55837
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2024)
Projected traffic341 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over W Fk Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.