US Bridges

CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR

Poor

Johnson County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 25003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 1621
CrossesScaly Bark CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 597
Coordinates38.60613, -94.04875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark 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 SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR carry?

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

How long is CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 1621 over Scaly Bark CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.