US Bridges

Fort Ave over Jordan CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 23 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23443

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Ave over Jordan CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fort 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFort Ave
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 23 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20939, -93.30782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Fort Ave over Jordan CR built?

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

What condition is Fort 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 Fort Ave over Jordan CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Ave over Jordan CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Ave over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.