US Bridges

W Division RD over W Fk Post Oak CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 22 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19848

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Division RD over W Fk Post Oak CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W Division RD over W Fk Post Oak CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Division RD
CrossesW Fk Post Oak CR
LocationS 22 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates38.76122, -93.76912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic480 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 W Fk Post Oak CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.