US Bridges

Jones Creek RD over Jones CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 15 T 41 N R 3 E · Structure no. 18272

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Creek RD over Jones CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Creek RD over Jones CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesJones Creek RD
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 15 T 41 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates38.29073, -90.68249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jones Creek RD over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Creek RD over Jones CR 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 Jones Creek RD over Jones CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jones Creek RD over Jones CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Creek RD over Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.