US Bridges

CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 5 T 47 N R 24 W · Structure no. 17956

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD NE 900
CrossesWalnut CR
LocationS 5 T 47 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates38.88627, -93.57135
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 900 over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CO RD NE 900 over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NE 900 over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.