US Bridges

Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14636

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
380 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak ST
CrossesAbandoned RR Trib of
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.17653, -94.3453
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST over Abandoned RR Trib of?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.