US Bridges

CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 26 W · Structure no. 22808

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 700
CrossesBr E Fk Post Oak C
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
Coordinates38.66693, -93.80691
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 700 over Br E Fk Post Oak C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.