US Bridges

CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 4 T 44 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24689

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 301
CrossesE Fk Post Oak CR
LocationS 4 T 44 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 533
Coordinates38.63122, -93.80472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 301 over E Fk Post Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.