US Bridges

Jones Creek RD over Jones CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 1 T 32 N R 19 W · Structure no. 22438

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Creek RD over Jones CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jones Creek RD over Jones CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Creek RD
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 1 T 32 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.51354, -92.9794
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Creek RD over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Creek RD over Jones 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Creek RD over Jones CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jones Creek RD over Jones CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Creek RD over Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.