US Bridges

Battlefield RD over James Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17844

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battlefield RD over James Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battlefield RD over James Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,963 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBattlefield RD
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 2 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14981, -93.20325
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2024)
Projected traffic2,963 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Battlefield RD over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battlefield RD over James Rvr 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 Battlefield RD over James Rvr carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Battlefield RD over James Rvr?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Battlefield RD over James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.