US Bridges

CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 25 W · Structure no. 24568

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SE 251
CrossesMineral CR
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6035, -93.7031
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic112 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR built?

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

What condition is CO RD SE 251 over Mineral 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 SE 251 over Mineral CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SE 251 over Mineral CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.