US Bridges

CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24777

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 113 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 4 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 850
CrossesHogan Fk
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 550
Coordinates38.63508, -93.82043
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic267 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$434,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk 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 850 over Hogan Fk carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 850 over Hogan Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.