US Bridges

CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 19 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 20735

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD N W 1021
CrossesS Fk Blackwater Rv
LocationS 19 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates38.78011, -93.93793
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv built?

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

What condition is CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv 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 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD N W 1021 over S Fk Blackwater Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.