US Bridges

Rt B S over Big Creek

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 28 T 44 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7385

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Big Creek in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 64 years old, older 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2044. The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesBig Creek
LocationS 28 T 44 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.57548, -94.0127
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length535 ft (163.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2024)
Projected traffic913 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt B S over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt B S over Big Creek 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 Rt B S over Big Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Big Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.