US Bridges

Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32591

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,705
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,558 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy BLVD/5th ST
CrossesIowa Br
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 220
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0865, -94.50612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,705 (2025)
Projected traffic11,558 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy BLVD/5th 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 Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br carry?

About 7,705 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy BLVD/5th ST over Iowa Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.