US Bridges

Jordan Ave over Penhook Br

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 13 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 30575

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Ave over Penhook Br is a concrete slab carrying Jordan Ave over Penhook Br in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Ave
CrossesPenhook Br
LocationS 13 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.00363, -94.10319
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Ave over Penhook Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Ave over Penhook Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Ave over Penhook Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Ave over Penhook Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Ave over Penhook Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.