US Bridges

Ficus RD over James Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 23 W · Structure no. 16586

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ficus RD over James Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ficus RD over James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFicus RD
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 32 T 27 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates37.00698, -93.36443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ficus RD over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ficus RD over James Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ficus RD over James Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ficus RD over James Rvr?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ficus RD over James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.