US Bridges

Chapel RD over Center CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 32 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24965

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel RD over Center CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chapel RD over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChapel RD
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 32 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 587
Coordinates37.11129, -94.34316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel RD over Center CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel RD 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 Chapel RD over Center CR carry?

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

How long is Chapel RD over Center CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel RD over Center CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.