US Bridges

Fountain RD over KCS RR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 24620

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain RD over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain RD over KCS RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFountain RD
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 519
Coordinates37.12832, -94.51314
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain RD over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain RD over KCS RR 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 Fountain RD over KCS RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fountain RD over KCS RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain RD over KCS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.