US Bridges

Rt J S over Sinking CR

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 5 T 25 N R 2 W · Structure no. 9164

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Sinking CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Sinking CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesSinking CR
LocationS 5 T 25 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.85842, -91.19217
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 J S over Sinking CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Sinking 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 December 2023.

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

About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Sinking CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rt J S over Sinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.