Status: Replaced by a concrete bridge
Location: 39.372883,-94.043253
Carries West 156th Street over Crooked River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss over Crooked River on W. 156th Street beyond the end of Route FF, northeast of Rayville
History: Built 1912 by the Kansas City Bridge Co.; replaced 1999
Built: 1912
Location: Ray County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.435000,-94.103333
Carries Bolling Road over Branch of Crooked River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over a branch of Crooked River on Bolling Road
History: Built 1933; replaced 2003
Built: 1933
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.474468,-93.933322
Carries E. 212th Street over Branch of East Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of East Fork Crooked River on E. 212th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1995
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Closed
Location: 39.257952,-93.856272
Carries Buffalo Road over Crooked River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected 7 panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 159.0 Feet
Span Length: 119.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Crooked River on Buffalo Road
History: Built 1908 by the Kansas City Bridge Co.
Built: 1908
Location: Ray County
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125102
Overview
Facing north from the levee
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125103
South Portal
Showing weight limit sign with no weight listed....I believe there is a 3 ton limit on this bridge.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125104
Plaque
Showing judges' and bridge and railroad commissioner name for Ray County at the time the bridge was constructed in 1908.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125105
Deck View
Facing North -- shows wooden deck. Also, note the flood level markings on the right side of the bridge...this area is surrounded by levees and often encounters high water.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125106
Southern Approach
Shows southern bridge approach and encased piers.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125107
Side view
Taken from fishing access to the east of the bridge. Facing west.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125108
Detail
Shows detail of lower and upper chord, verticals, and overhead and vertical bracing.
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125109
Side view
Facing West
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
125110
North Portal
Photo taken by John Kritos in September 2008
438279
South Approach
Looking North. Big snag of logs on the West side of the bridge.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2018
438280
South Approach
Big snag of logs on the West side of the bridge.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2018
455105
Looking South
Far North Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455106
Looking South
North Approach Flooding
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455107
Looking South
North Approach Flooded
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455108
Looking South
North Approach Flooded
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455109
Looking South
Large pile of gravel blocking bridge
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
490144
North Approach
Looking South. New pile of rocks, blocking the road.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490145
North Portal
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490146
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490147
East Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490148
West Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490149
West Truss
Missing Railing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490150
West Turss
Missing Railing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490151
West Truss
Snag of Logs
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490152
East Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490153
West Truss
Damaged Railing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490154
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490155
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490156
South Portal
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.229601,-94.099056
Carries Bruns Road over East Fork Rollins Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 23.9 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over East Fork Rollins Creek on Bruns Road
History: Built 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Ray County
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290011
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
342631
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
342632
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
342633
East Rail
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
342634
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
342635
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
342636
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2015
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 39.293333,-93.910000
Carries E. 112th Street over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 119.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Crooked River on E. 112th Street
History: Built 1913, probably by the Kansas City Bridge Co.
Built: 1913
Location: Ray County
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290495
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290496
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290497
Laced girders
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290498
Oblique view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290499
Replacement bolts
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
448728
East Approach
Lot's of Erosion.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448729
East Approach
Deep Erosion.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448730
Deck
Looking West. It's pushed up in places.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448731
Debris
Lot's of Corn Stalks and Trash.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448732
Deck
Looking West. I don't think the structure has shifted.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448733
Deck
North side of the deck. Debris is wedged under the decking boards.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
448734
Deck
I didn't feel "Unsafe" walking on the deck.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in May 2019
455116
West Approach
New Gravel
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455117
North Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455118
Deck and Trusses
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455119
Deck
Damage to deck at about the 1/2-way point, North side.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
455120
East Approach
New gravel
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2019
490157
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490158
East Approach
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490159
East Approach
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490160
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490161
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490162
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490163
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490164
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490165
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490166
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490167
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490168
West Approach
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
502694
West Approach
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2021
502695
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in August 2021
507615
East Approach
Looking West. Old deck boards piled on approach.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in September 2021
507616
Adjacent Field
Old deck boards.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in September 2021
507617
Deck
New decking.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in September 2021
510038
West Approach
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510039
West Approach
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510040
Deck
Longitudinal Runner
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510041
Deck
North Deck Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510042
Deck
South Deck Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510043
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510044
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510045
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510046
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510047
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510048
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510049
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510050
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510051
South Rail
Damage
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
510052
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in October 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.427595,-94.075322
Carries W. 186th Street over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 116.1 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Crooked River on W. 186th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2008
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.289356,-93.951083
Carries Daugherty Road over West Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: Parker pony truss
Total Length: 78.0 Feet
Span Length: 78.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Fork Crooked River on Daugherty Road in Richmond
History: Built ca. 1925
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Ray County
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109291
Looking northeast
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109292
Looking southwest
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109293
Overview
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
490169
Oblique View
South Approach, Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490170
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490171
Oblique View
South Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490172
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490173
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490174
South Footing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490175
West Rail
Bracing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490176
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490177
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490178
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490179
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490180
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490181
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490182
Oblique View
North Approach, Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490183
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.326667,-93.956667
Carries Derstler Road over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 70.8 Feet
Span Length: 70.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Crooked River on Derstler Road
History: Built or relocated here ca. 1950
Built:
Location: Ray County
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109294
Damaged plaque
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109295
Looking north
the 10 ton weight limit sign is in view.
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109296
Looking south
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109297
Overview
oblique view of bridge facing the southwest
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
290572
Deck view looking north
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290573
Deck view looking south
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290574
Flood debris
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290575
Lally column from previous bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290576
Sinking truss
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290577
View from a distance
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
375053
Replacement Bridge Looking South
This is the replacement bridge.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.479741,-93.951302
Carries E. 212th Street over East Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.8 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Crooked River on E. 212th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2008
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.503101,-94.006688
Carries E. 230th Street over East Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Crooked River on E. 230th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2006
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 0.000000,0.000000
Carries W. 160th Street over East Fork Fishing River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 49.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.8 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Fishing River on W. 160th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2001
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced with a concrete culvert
Location: 39.311000,-94.054489
Carries W. 122nd Street over Branch of West Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of West Fork Crooked River on W. 122nd Street
History: Built 1913, probably by the Kansas City Bridge Co.
Built: 1913
Location: Ray County
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346255
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346256
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346257
Northeast Rail
Damaged rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346258
Northeast Rail
Close up of damaged rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346259
Southeast Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346260
Southwest Truss
I couldn't find a build plaque...
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346261
West Approach
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346262
Old Decking
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346263
Posted Speed Limit
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346264
Load Limit Sign
Notice the bullet holes?
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346265
Load Limit Sign (back)
Notice what is in the background? I can't believe there are still people who do this.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346266
Southwest Tie Truss
Damaged
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346267
Southwest Tie Truss
Damaged. Bolt/Rivet popped loose, and gone. Rail is free-swinging.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
346268
Northeast Truss
I couldn't find the bridge number.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2016
474127
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474128
South End of Culvert
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474129
North End of Culvert
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.200033,-94.142332
Carries W. 60th Street over Fishing River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 231.9 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Fishing River on W. 60th Street
History: Built 1904 by the American Bridge Co.
Built: 1904
Location: Ray County
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338644
By Mark Frazier 2010
338645
By Mark Frazier 2010
338646
By Mark Frazier 2010
338647
By Mark Frazier 2010
338648
By Mark Frazier 2010
338649
By Mark Frazier 2010
338650
By Dan Compton 2008
338651
By Dan Compton 2008
338652
By Dan Compton 2008
338653
By Dan Compton 2008
490184
Oblique View
West Approach, Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490185
West Portal
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490186
Deck
West Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490187
West Portal
Superstructure
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490188
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490189
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490190
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490191
South Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490192
North Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490193
South Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490194
North Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490195
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490196
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490197
Northeast Upright
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490198
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.251667,-94.170000
Carries N. 88th Street over Fishing River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 144.0 Feet
Span Length: 105.9 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Fishing River on N. 88th Street
History: Built 1908 by the Kansas City Bridge Co.; replaced 2013
Built: 1908
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.205366,-94.087253
Carries Fleming Road over Rollins Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 71.8 Feet
Span Length: 69.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rollins Creek on Fleming Road
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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290012
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290013
Truss
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290014
Joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
474254
West Approach
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474255
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474256
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474257
South Rail Post
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474258
North Rail Damage
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474259
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474260
South Abutment East Side
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474261
North Abutment East Side
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474262
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.209368,-94.106603
Carries Fleming Road over Keeney Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Keeney Creek on Fleming Road
History: Built ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1997
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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290015
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290016
Truss
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
474247
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474248
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474249
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474250
Obliterated Sign
Possible Load Limit Sign?
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474251
Illinois Steel
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474252
South Rail
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474253
North Rail
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.300357,-93.991087
Carries Garner Road over West Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 122.0 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Fork Crooked River on Garner Road
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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106932
Side view
Photo taken by John Kritos
106933
Deck view
Photo taken by John Kritos
290578
Deck view looking north
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290579
Stone pier
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290580
Truss
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290581
Upper joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
375075
Deck View
Centerline of Bridge, Survey Mark
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375074
East Rail
Looking NE
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375073
West Rail
Looking NW
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375072
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375071
East Rail
Looking NE
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375070
West Rail
Looking NW
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375069
North Approach
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
375068
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2017
Status: Replaced by a concrete bridge
Location: 39.369400,-94.041747
Carries Hartman Road over
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 140.0 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss over Crooked River on Hartman Road just south of Route FF, northeast of Rayville
History: Built 1893 by John Dildine and Company of Cameron, Missouri; replaced 1993
Built: 1893
Location: Ray County
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123880
Side View Of Bridge, Looking North
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123881
Side View Of Bridge, Looking South
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123882
Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Northeast
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123883
View Of East Portal, Looking West
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123884
View Of West Portal Of Bridge, Looking East
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123885
View Of Overhead Bracing And Portal, Looking West
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123886
View Of East Pier, Looking North
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123887
View Showing Underside Of Truss, Looking Southeast
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123888
View Of West Pier, Looking Southeast
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123889
Structural Detail View Of Railing At Southwest Corner Of Bridge
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
123890
Structural Detail View Of Intermediate Vertical Post And Diagonals
Photo taken February 2, 1991, by Phillip Geller for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Replaced by a culvert
Location: 39.281667,-93.773333
Carries Hisinger Lake Road over Ditch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over ditch on Hisinger Lake Road
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.222735,-94.110172
Carries W. 73rd Street over Keeney Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Keeney Creek on W. 73rd Street
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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290017
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290018
Truss
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
488652
View East
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
488653
View Southeast
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
488654
View Southeast
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
488655
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
488656
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
488657
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in December 2020
Status: Replaced by concrete bridge
Location: 39.293333,-93.893333
Carries Landing Road over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 123.0 Feet
Span Length: 69.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Crooked River on Landing Road
History: Built ca. 1920
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic with 3 Ton Weight Limit
Location: 39.294233,-93.889001
Carries Landing Road over Crooked River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 162.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Crooked River on Landing Road
History: Built 1889 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Built: 1889
Location: Ray County
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109298
West portal
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109299
Deck view
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109300
East portal
showing weight limit sign.
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
109301
Lower joint
Lower joint on concrete pier at west end of bridge
Photo taken July 2007 by John Kritos
124856
Overview
Facing Northeast
Photo taken by John Kritos in July 2007
147149
Behind portal bracing
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147150
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147151
Eyebar joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147152
Lally columns
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147153
Lower joint and U bolt
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147154
Lower joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147155
North side
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147156
Oblique view
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147157
Overhead bracing
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147158
Plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147159
South side
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147160
Stone pier from above
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147161
Stone pier
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147162
Upper hip joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in October 2009
147163
West approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
147164
West portal
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2009
344648
South Approach
Photo taken by Neil Krout in December 2015
344649
South Approach
Bracing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in December 2015
344650
Deck and Structure
Photo taken by Neil Krout in December 2015
344651
South Approach
Bracing beams, and rebar pin anchor
Photo taken by Neil Krout in December 2015
344652
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in December 2015
490199
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490200
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490201
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490202
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490203
South Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490204
South Portal
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490205
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490206
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490207
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490208
Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490209
Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490210
West Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490211
East Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490212
West Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490213
East Truss
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490214
Footing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490215
Footing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490216
Footing
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490217
West Rail
Rail Damage
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
490218
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in January 2021
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.511317,-93.873340
Carries E. 232nd Street over South Mud Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 3-panel Pratt bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over South Mud Creek on E. 232nd Street
History: Built ca. 1905; replaced 2008
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.232049,-94.101438
Carries Woods Road over West Fork Rollins Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 29.8 Feet
Span Length: 28.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over West Fork Rollins Creek on Woods Road
History: Built ca. 1920
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Ray County
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290019
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290020
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290021
North side
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.405324,-93.920887
Carries Route K over Crooked River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 219.2 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Crooked River on Route K
History: Built 1956; Replaced 2010
Built: 1956
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.258333,-94.060000
Carries Route EE over BNSF Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 117.1 Feet
Span Length: 28.5 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over BNSF Railroad on Route EE
History: Built 1949; replaced 2008
Built: 1949
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.526667,-94.170000
Carries W. Price Drive over Brushy Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Brushy Creek on W. Price Drive
History: Replaced 1991
Built:
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.431667,-94.086667
Carries Murry Road over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Crooked River on Murry Road
History: Built 1922; replaced 1996
Built: 1922
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.372883,-93.909080
Carries E. 156th Street over East Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 117.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Crooked River on E. 156th Street
History: Built 1913, probably by the Kansas City Bridge Co.; replaced 1997
Built: 1913
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.373333,-94.060000
Carries W. 156th Street over Rocky Fork of Crooked Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 44.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Rocky Fork of Crooked Creek on W. 156th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 1992
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.353333,-94.198333
Carries W. 146th Street over East Fork Fishing River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 66.9 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Fishing River on W. 146th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 1995
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.313333,-94.033333
Carries W. 124th Street over Branch of Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over a branch of Crooked River on W. 124th Street
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 1995
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.281667,-93.926667
Carries Calvert Farm Road over West Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 77.1 Feet
Span Length: 75.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over West Fork Crooked River on Calvert Farm Road
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 1998
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.304883,-93.915427
Carries Hickory Grove Road (CR 249) over Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 129.9 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Crooked River on Hickory Grove Road (CR 249)
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 1996
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.380967,-93.786453
Carries Carpenter Road over BNSF Railway
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 153.9 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Wooden bridge over BNSF Railway on Carpenter Road
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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474233
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474234
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474235
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474236
Deck
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474237
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.507515,-94.154879
Carries Harper Road over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 140.1 Feet
Span Length: 46.9 Feet
Overview: Wooden bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Harper Road
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.267863,-94.040028
Carries Profitt Road over BNSF Railway
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 115.2 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Wooden bridge over BNSF Railway on Profitt Road
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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172760
North approach
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172761
West side of bridge
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172762
Underside
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172763
North abutment
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172764
Detail of bracing
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172765
North pier
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172766
North pier, showing crack in girder
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172767
Mile marker on bridge
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172768
Detail of structure
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172769
Detail of structure near north end
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.373234,-93.804946
Carries E. 156th Street over BNSF Railway
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel Stringer
Total Length: 294.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.9 Feet
Overview: Wooden deck bridge over BNSF Railway on E. 156th Street
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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474238
East Approach
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474239
Looking West
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474240
Deck Span
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474241
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474242
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474243
Deck Detail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474244
West Abutment
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474245
Understructure
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474246
West Approach with Load Limit Sign
Looking East
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.231162,-94.117869
Carries Albany Road over BNSF Railway
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 134.8 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Wooden bridge over BNSF Railway on Albany Road
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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172814
North approach
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172815
Weight limit 13 tons
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172816
West side of bridge
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172817
Detail of bracing
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172818
Detail of deck and north pier
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172819
Looking south
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172820
Discarded rails
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172821
Mile marker on bridge
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172822
Further detail looking north
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172823
View from east
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172824
Underside
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
172825
Detail of bolts used
Photo taken by Andy Schuette in August 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.488917,-94.176721
Carries W. 216th Street over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet
Overview: Wooden deck bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on W. 216th Street
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.494533,-94.170947
Carries Myers Road over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 131.9 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Wooden deck bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Myers Road
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.448917,-94.204458
Carries Raum Road over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet
Overview: Wooden deck bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Raum Road
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Ray County
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338664
By Greg Hurt 2005
338665
By Greg Hurt 2005
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.276417,-94.208533
Carries W. 102nd Street over Miles Creek/Lick Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 3-panel Pratt bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 58.1 Feet
Span Length: 56.1 Feet
Overview: Lost bedstead pony truss bridge over Miles Creek/Lick Creek on W. 102nd Street
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 2000
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.441400,-93.948292
Carries E. 192nd Road over East Fork Crooked River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over East Fork Crooked River on E. 192nd Road
History: Built 1910 by the Kansas City Bridge Co.; replaced 2000
Built: 1910
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.505467,-94.187373
Carries W. 228th Street over Brushy Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted, 4-panel Warren pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Brushy Creek on W. 228th Street
History: Built 1904 by the Kansas City Bridge Co.; replaced 1998
Built: 1904
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge October 2010
Location: 39.221078,-94.099586
Carries Route T over Rollins Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 131.9 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet
Overview: Plate girder bridge over Rollins Creek on Route T
History: Built 1935, Replaced 2010
Built: 1935
Location: Ray County
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147245
Bridge Deck
Looking east
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in June 2009
147246
Upstream Side
Looking East
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in June 2009
147247
Bridge Deck
Looking West
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in June 2009
147248
Side View
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in June 2009
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.430383,-93.938569
Carries Route B over Crooked River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 201.1 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Crooked River on Route B
History: Built 1949, Replaced 2011
Built: 1949
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.304907,-93.842117
Carries Route A over Drainage Ditch
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet
Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over a drainage dich on Route A
History: Built 1930; replaced 2010
Built: 1930
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.456253,-94.100916
Carries Route D over Crooked River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 199.2 Feet
Span Length: 75.1 Feet
Overview: Lost steel stringer bridge over Crooked River on Route D
History: Built 1954; replaced 2010
Built: 1954
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.421866,-93.814620
Carries Route A over Crabapple Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 65.9 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Crabapple Creek on Route A
History: Built 1932; Replaced 2010
Built: 1932
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.482694,-94.085680
Carries Route BB over Crooked River
Design: beam
Design Details: Beam
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 40.4 Feet
Overview: Beam bridge over Crooked River on Route BB
History: Built 1958; Replaced 2011
Built: 1958
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.502558,-93.869830
Carries Route E over Mud Creek
Design: beam
Design Details: Channel Beam
Total Length: 24.3 Feet
Span Length: 8.9 Feet
Overview: Lost bridge over Mud Creek on Route E
History: Built 1957; Replaced 2011
Built: 1957
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Scheduled for replacement May 2011
Location: 39.304620,-93.977440
Carries MO 13 over BNSF RR
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over BNSF RR on MO 13
History:
Built:
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.262360,-93.855730
Carries BNSF Railway over Crooked River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 7-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 290.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt Through truss bridge over Crooked River on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Ray County
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290500
Barrel shot from nearest county road
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290501
Pinned joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290502
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
290503
View from a distance
Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2014
403506
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
403507
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403508
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403509
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403510
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403511
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403512
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403513
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403514
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403515
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403516
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403517
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403518
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403519
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403520
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403521
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403522
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Missing Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403523
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403524
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403525
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403526
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403527
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403528
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403529
BNSF Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.278880,-94.021770
Carries BNSF Railroad over MO 10 Business
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 152.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Business RT MO 10 on BNSF Railroad
History:
Built: 1950
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.366919,-93.905839
Carries Frazier Road over East Fork Crooked River
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over East Fork Crooked River on Frazier Road
History: Built ca. 1915; rehabilitated 1980
Built: ca. 1915
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.493592,-93.889311
Carries Mary Lois Road over Branch of Mud Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Branch of Mud Creek on Mary Lois Road
History: Built ca. 1940
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.514394,-93.814792
Carries Christian Road over Mud Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer with wooden deck
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Mud Creek on Christian Road
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Ray County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.350375,-94.002636
Carries Bathgate Road over Crooked River
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder with wooden deck
Total Length: 100.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Crooked River on Bathgate Road
History: Built 1981
Built: 1981
Location: Ray County
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474228
South Approach
Looking North
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474229
West Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474230
East Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474231
Deck
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
474232
North Approach
Looking South
Photo taken by Neil Krout in June 2020
Status: Open to rail traffic
Location: 39.209509,-94.106492
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway (formerly Wabash and N&W Railway) over Keeney Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Keeney Creek on Norfolk Southern Railway
History: Original bridge at this location built 1868; rebuilt 1906 with this bridge
Built: 1906
Location: Ray County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.221264,-94.158197
Carries Wabash, later N&W Railway over Fishing River
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Howe through truss
Total Length: 161.4 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Howe through truss bridge over Fishing River on Wabash, later N&W Railway
History: Original bridge at this location built 1868; rebuilt 1901 with Howe through truss span
Built: 1901
Location: Ray County
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309719
Wabash Railroad Bridge #582
Wabash RR line drawing
Wabash Railroad plan
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.509896,-94.148860
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Crooked River
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: 150 ft double track steel deck span and concrete arch approaches; Rail level is 84 ft above water
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Crooked River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1931 by Rock Island Railroad in a realignment
Built: 1931
Location: Ray County
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326161
1931 Photo shortly after construction was finished
scanned from Engineering News-Record page 605
Photo taken by Paul Hamby
326162
1931 Railroad Map for NW Missouri
Note this RI bridge is located just East of Elmira. Next to the word NEW in the center of the map scanned from 1931 Engineering News-Record page 605
Photo taken by Paul Hamby
326163
VIew of West Arch looking south
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
326164
Construction detail
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
326165
Steel Center Span
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
326166
Massive concrete connecting the 2 sides
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
326167
Inside west arch looking east
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
326168
Rail View looking east 84 ft above water
Photo taken by Paul Hamby in May 2015
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 39.498971,-94.135254
Carries Trout Road over Crooked River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Crooked River on Trout Road
History:
Built:
Location: Ray County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.238006,-94.093526
Carries over East Fork Rollins Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned steel stringer bridge over East Fork Rollins Creek
History:
Built:
Location: Ray County
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383950
East Piers
East piers.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
383948
South Oblique
Looking North. You can see the pin connected stringers, and the wooden encasements.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
383947
East Approach
Looking West.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
383946
East Approach
Looking West.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
383945
East Approach
Looking West.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
383944
East Approach
Looking West.
Photo taken by Neil Krout in March 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.259417,-93.858075
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Crooked River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 540.0 Feet
Span Length: 82.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Crooked River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History: Built 1907, Girders Moved Here 1923; Approaches Replaced 2007
Built: 1907
Location: Ray County
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403530
NS Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403531
NS Crooked River Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403532
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403533
NS Crooked River Bridge
Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403534
NS Crooked River Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403535
NS Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403536
NS Crooked River Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403537
NS Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403538
NS Crooked River Bridge
Approach Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403539
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403540
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403541
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403542
NS Crooked River Bridge
Missing Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403543
NS Crooked River Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403544
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403545
NS Crooked River Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403546
NS Crooked River Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403547
NS Crooked River Bridge
Approach Build Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
403548
NS Crooked River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2017
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.330607,-93.831289
Carries (Formerly CR275) over Dangerous Branch Creek
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: 2-panel, pinned Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Dangerous Branch Creek on Highway A (Formerly CR275)
History: Built ca. 1880
Built: ca. 1880's
Location: Ray County
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486357
Profile
Looking North, from Highway A
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486358
West Pier
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486359
East Pier
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486360
Oblique
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486361
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486362
North Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486363
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486364
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
486365
South Rail
Photo taken by Neil Krout in November 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.228892,-93.844211
Carries Route J over Crooked River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 333.0 Feet
Span Length: 129.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Crooked River on Route J
History: Built 1970; Replaced 2021
Built: 1970
Location: Ray County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 39.509126,-94.148576
Carries Rock Island Railroad over Crooked River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Crooked River on Rock Island Railroad
History: Bypassed and presumed removed 1931.
Built:
Location: Ray County
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Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
