US Bridges

CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15264

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 621
CrossesN Fk Blackwater Rv
LocationS 2 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates38.81512, -93.86083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic149 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 621 over N Fk Blackwater Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.