US Bridges

Kissick Ave over James Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23448

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
598 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,853
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissick Ave over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kissick Ave over James Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4 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 3,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,780 by 2044. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKissick Ave
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.11167, -93.26333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,853 (2024)
Projected traffic5,780 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kissick Ave over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissick Ave over James Rvr 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 Kissick Ave over James Rvr carry?

About 3,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kissick Ave over James Rvr?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kissick Ave over James Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.