US Bridges

Old Pike RD over Jowler CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 19 T 54 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14156

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pike RD over Jowler CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Pike RD over Jowler CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Pike RD
CrossesJowler CR
LocationS 19 T 54 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates39.4808, -94.75106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Pike RD over Jowler CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pike RD over Jowler CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Pike RD over Jowler CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Pike RD over Jowler CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Old Pike RD over Jowler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.