US Bridges

N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19571

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN 25th ST
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates37.07178, -93.23724
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic180 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 N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N 25th ST over Br of 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 N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N 25th ST over Br of James Rvr?

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