US Bridges

CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 20 T 46 N R 28 W · Structure no. 20900

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 1501
CrossesS Fk Blackwater Rv
LocationS 20 T 46 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 279
Coordinates38.77333, -94.02833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2023)
Projected traffic74 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 CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv built?

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

What condition is CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 1501 over S Fk Blackwater Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.