US Bridges

Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 31 T 64 N R 13 W · Structure no. 6861

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 219 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesN Fk Fabius Rvr
LocationS 31 T 64 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates40.30451, -92.40333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2024)
Projected traffic274 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over N Fk Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.