US Bridges

Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1664

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,936
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,936 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 23 S
CrossesBig Walnut CR
LocationS 3 T 46 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates38.80276, -93.54926
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,936 (2024)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 23 S over Big Walnut 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR carry?

About 1,936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 23 S over Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.