US Bridges

US 36 E over Jordon CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 33 W · Structure no. 562

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Jordon CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Jordon CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 11,148 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,411 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesJordon CR
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75721, -94.57855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,148 (2024)
Projected traffic23,411 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 E over Jordon CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 36 E over Jordon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Jordon CR carry?

About 11,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Jordon CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 36 E over Jordon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.