US Bridges

Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 15269

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br is a steel culvert carrying Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNewton RD
CrossesJenkins CR Br
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.05253, -94.24314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br built?

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

What condition is Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Newton RD over Jenkins CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.