US Bridges

Rt H E over Jenkins Br

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 4 T 55 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9731

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Jenkins Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Jenkins Br in Buchanan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesJenkins Br
LocationS 4 T 55 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.61326, -94.60603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic553 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 H E over Jenkins Br built?

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

What condition is Rt H E over Jenkins Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Jenkins Br carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Jenkins Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Jenkins Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.