US Bridges

Washington Ave over Jordan CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23423

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Jordan CR is a concrete culvert carrying Washington 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21244, -93.28598
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 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 Washington Ave over Jordan CR built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 Washington Ave over Jordan CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Jordan CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.