US Bridges

Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23397

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Ave
CrossesN Br Jordan CR
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21799, -93.28106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Ave over N Br Jordan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.