US Bridges

CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 24 W · Structure no. 24345

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD SE 1300
CrossesBr E Fork Tebo CR
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 480
Coordinates38.55685, -93.53729
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR 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 SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR carry?

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

How long is CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SE 1300 over Br E Fork Tebo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.