US Bridges

CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 25 T 45 N R 26 W · Structure no. 30166

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD SW 21
CrossesBr of Brawley CR
LocationS 25 T 45 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 398
Coordinates38.66824, -93.75014
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 21 over Br of Brawley CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley 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 21 over Br of Brawley CR carry?

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

How long is CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD SW 21 over Br of Brawley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.