US Bridges

Main Ave over Jordan CR

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 23 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23422

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,010
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Ave over Jordan CR is a concrete slab carrying Main Ave over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Ave
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 23 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.21076, -93.29651
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2024)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Ave over Jordan CR built?

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

What condition is Main Ave over Jordan CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Main Ave over Jordan CR carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main Ave over Jordan CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Main Ave over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.