US Bridges

W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 22 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19847

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Division RD
CrossesE Fk Post Oak CR
LocationS 22 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates38.76169, -93.77579
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2023)
Projected traffic456 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 W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak 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 W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W Division RD over E Fk Post Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.