US Bridges

County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 24305

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 197
CrossesTrib to Center CR
LocationS 3 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 476
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1736, -94.41239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 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

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 County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR?

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

Who owns County RD 197 over Trib to Center CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.