US Bridges

Rt J E over Jones CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 4 T 26 N R 30 W · Structure no. 9497

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Jones CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Jones CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,211 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 4 T 26 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.99392, -94.21836
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2024)
Projected traffic1,211 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt J E over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Jones CR carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Jones CR?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Jones CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.