US Bridges

S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 24 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30222

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS. R Joseph Blvd
CrossesSilver CR
LocationS 24 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.04372, -94.48043
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2025)
Projected traffic990 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S. R Joseph Blvd over Silver CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.