US Bridges

Rt J S over Millers CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 47 N R 11 W · Structure no. 7218

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,149
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Millers CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Millers CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesMillers CR
LocationS 13 T 47 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.85711, -92.11813
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2024)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$911,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Millers CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Millers CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Millers CR carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Millers CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Millers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.