Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr
FairJohnson County, Missouri · S 12 T 45 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7907
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 403
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr 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 Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr carry?
About 403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Blackwater Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.