US Bridges

Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo

Poor

Franklin County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 2 W · Structure no. 17144

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State RD
CrossesJordan Br of ST Jo
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44058, -91.12456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over Jordan Br of ST Jo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.