US Bridges

CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 12 T 45 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23049

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SW 400
CrossesFletcher CR
LocationS 12 T 45 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.70233, -93.74666
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic72 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 400 over Fletcher CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 400 over Fletcher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.