US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 31 T 37 N R 3 W · Structure no. 5335

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 3,619 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,429 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesBlack Jack CR
LocationS 31 T 37 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates37.88342, -91.29461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,619 (2024)
Projected traffic5,429 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Black Jack 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR carry?

About 3,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Black Jack CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.