US Bridges

CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR

FairClosed to traffic

Johnson County, Missouri · S 28 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20177

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 100
CrossesBriar CR
LocationS 28 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates38.75206, -93.90838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR built?

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

What condition is CO RD SW 100 over Briar 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 2020.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 100 over Briar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.