US Bridges

Joplin ST over Center CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 8 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22201

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joplin ST over Center CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joplin ST over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJoplin ST
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 8 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates37.16432, -94.56109
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joplin ST over Center CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Joplin ST over Center CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Joplin ST over Center CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Joplin ST over Center CR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joplin ST over Center CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.