US Bridges

Rt J S over Kinser Branch

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 11 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9415

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Kinser Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Kinser Branch 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 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,872 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesKinser Branch
LocationS 11 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14155, -93.19021
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,872 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over Kinser Branch built?

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

What condition is Rt J S over Kinser Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Kinser Branch carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Kinser Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Kinser Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.