US Bridges

Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 5 T 46 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3645

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesStephens Fk CR
LocationS 5 T 46 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.78813, -92.80264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 E over Stephens Fk CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Stephens Fk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Stephens Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.