US Bridges

CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 13 T 46 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21049

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 1771
CrossesBr S Fk Blackwater
LocationS 13 T 46 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates38.79904, -94.07906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 1771 over Br S Fk Blackwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.