US Bridges

Mo 96 E over Johnson CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 29 T 29 N R 25 W · Structure no. 425

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 96 E over Johnson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 96 E over Johnson CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 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 5,028 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,045 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 96 E
CrossesJohnson CR
LocationS 29 T 29 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates37.18776, -93.69609
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,028 (2024)
Projected traffic8,045 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mo 96 E over Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 96 E over Johnson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 96 E over Johnson CR carry?

About 5,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mo 96 E over Johnson CR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 96 E over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.