US Bridges

Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv

Good

Camden County, Missouri · S 4 T 38 N R 18 W · Structure no. 35918

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
487 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2044. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesLittle Niangua Riv
LocationS 4 T 38 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.06545, -92.90924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Little Niangua Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.