US Bridges

Rt Jj E over Lake CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 20 W · Structure no. 8292

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj E over Lake CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj E over Lake CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Jj E
CrossesLake CR
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates38.51114, -93.14004
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj E over Lake CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj E over Lake CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj E over Lake CR carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj E over Lake CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj E over Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.