US Bridges

Rt Aj S over Jorden Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 43 N R 2 W · Structure no. 6845

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aj S over Jorden Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Aj S over Jorden Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,242 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Aj S
CrossesJorden Br
LocationS 23 T 43 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0AJ
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.46262, -91.12072
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic2,242 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Aj S over Jorden Br built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Aj S over Jorden 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Aj S over Jorden Br carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aj S over Jorden Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aj S over Jorden Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.