US Bridges

Beech RD over Jones CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16690

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech RD over Jones CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Beech RD over Jones CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech RD
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 30 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02353, -94.24739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech RD over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech RD over Jones CR 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 Beech RD over Jones CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beech RD over Jones CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Beech RD over Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.