Rt J S over Big CR
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 1 W · Structure no. 7857
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,718
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J S over Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Big CR in Lincoln 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt J S over Big CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt J S over Big CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rt J S over Big CR carry?
About 1,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt J S over Big CR?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J S over Big CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.