US Bridges

CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 1 T 47 N R 28 W · Structure no. 28248

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R is a concrete slab carrying CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 400
CrossesBr of Blackwater R
LocationS 1 T 47 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates38.82793, -93.96852
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 400 over Br of Blackwater R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.