US Bridges

Pine RD over Blackberry CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Jasper County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 33 W · Structure no. 20206

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine RD over Blackberry CR is a concrete slab carrying Pine RD over Blackberry CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPine RD
CrossesBlackberry CR
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.28894, -94.56194
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; failure of piers or abutments is imminent
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$893,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine RD over Blackberry CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine RD over Blackberry CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pine RD over Blackberry CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pine RD over Blackberry CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pine RD over Blackberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.