US Bridges

Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 37062

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNor 20th ST
CrossesDrain Ditch
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.06958, -94.50707
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2025)
Projected traffic8 by 2045
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 Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch 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 Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nor 20th ST over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.