US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 24 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23399

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 24 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21192, -93.28962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,500 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 Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over 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 Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.