US Bridges

Powell DR over Br of Center CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 24010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell DR over Br of Center CR is a concrete culvert carrying Powell DR over Br of Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell DR
CrossesBr of Center CR
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14553, -94.48369
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powell DR over Br of Center CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell DR over Br of Center 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 2025.

How much traffic does Powell DR over Br of Center CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Powell DR over Br of Center CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Powell DR over Br of Center CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.