US Bridges

CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 6 T 46 N R 25 W · Structure no. 19404

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD NE 151
CrossesColburn Br
LocationS 6 T 46 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 220
Coordinates38.81176, -93.71306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NE 151 over Colburn Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.