US Bridges

CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 25 T 45 N R 25 W · Structure no. 23702

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br 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 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SE 650
CrossesBell Br
LocationS 25 T 45 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 425
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66244, -93.63569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic134 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 SE 650 over Bell Br built?

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

What condition is CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br 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 SE 650 over Bell Br carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SE 650 over Bell Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.