US Bridges

Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19381

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemont RD
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07423, -93.24632
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2025)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Freemont RD over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.