US Bridges

CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 3 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19917

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 121
CrossesBlackwater Rvr
LocationS 3 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates38.8122, -93.77105
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 121 over Blackwater Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 121 over Blackwater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.