US Bridges

Ivy RD over Willow Br

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 33 W · Structure no. 21850

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy RD over Willow Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivy RD over Willow Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy RD
CrossesWillow Br
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.91749, -94.50021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy RD over Willow Br built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy 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 Ivy RD over Willow Br carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ivy RD over Willow Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy RD over Willow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.