US Bridges

Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 29625

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurphy Blvd
CrossesJoplin CR
LocationS 34 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.10433, -94.51601
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2025)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Blvd over Joplin 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Blvd over Joplin CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.