US Bridges

18th ST over Iowa Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31238

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th ST over Iowa Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 18th ST over Iowa Br 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries18th ST
CrossesIowa Br
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 220
Coordinates37.07168, -94.50731
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 18th ST over Iowa Br built?

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

What condition is 18th ST over Iowa Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 18th ST over Iowa Br carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 18th ST over Iowa Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns 18th ST over Iowa Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.