Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 17848
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2019
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2019.
How much traffic does Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson RD over Br Lit Shoal CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.