US Bridges

River ST over Carter Br

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36655

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River ST over Carter Br is a concrete channel beam carrying River ST over Carter Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiver ST
CrossesCarter Br
LocationS 3 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.17503, -94.30044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 River ST over Carter Br built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is River ST over Carter Br 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 River ST over Carter Br carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River ST over Carter Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns River ST over Carter Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.