US Bridges

CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 28 T 45 N R 38 W · Structure no. 28852

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD SW 1501
CrossesBr of Big CR
LocationS 28 T 45 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6733, -94.03402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1501 over Br of Big CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 1501 over Br of Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.