US Bridges

CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24992

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 1541
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 594
Coordinates38.58005, -94.03094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic80 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 SW 1541 over Big CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 1541 over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.