US Bridges

Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25213

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesApple RD
CrossesTrib of Jenkins CR
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 686
Coordinates37.06708, -94.24522
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Apple RD over Trib of Jenkins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.