US Bridges

CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 11 T 47 N R 28 W · Structure no. 12795

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD NW 1251
CrossesN Fk of Blackwater
LocationS 11 T 47 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.901, -93.97354
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic96 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 CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 1251 over N Fk of Blackwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.