US Bridges

SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 26 W · Structure no. 36618

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR is a steel culvert carrying SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 151 ST
CrossesE Fk Post Oak CR
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates38.61611, -93.77739
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak 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 SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 151 ST over E Fk Post Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.