US Bridges

CO RD SW 1501 over Br S Fk Blackwater

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 29 T 46 N R 28 W · Structure no. 20910

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1501 over Br S Fk Blackwater is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD SW 1501 over Br S Fk Blackwater in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SW 1501
CrossesBr S Fk Blackwater
LocationS 29 T 46 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.76043, -94.02889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Br S Fk Blackwater built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CO RD SW 1501 over Br S Fk Blackwater 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 Br S Fk Blackwater carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.