US Bridges

Iris RD over Willow Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 35 T 26 N R 33 W · Structure no. 18642

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris RD over Willow Br is a concrete slab carrying Iris RD over Willow Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIris RD
CrossesWillow Br
LocationS 35 T 26 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates36.92471, -94.49912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iris RD over Willow Br built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iris RD over Willow 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 Iris RD over Willow Br carry?

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

How long is Iris RD over Willow Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Iris RD over Willow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.