US Bridges

Rt J S over Rainwater Br

Good

Camden County, Missouri · S 4 T 38 N R 18 W · Structure no. 35921

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Rainwater Br is a concrete culvert carrying Rt J S over Rainwater Br 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 8 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesRainwater Br
LocationS 4 T 38 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.06502, -92.91281
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Rainwater Br built?

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

What condition is Rt J S over Rainwater Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Rainwater Br carry?

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

How long is Rt J S over Rainwater Br?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Rainwater Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.