Settles Station RD over Jowler CR
PoorClosed to trafficPlatte County, Missouri · S 7 T 53 N R 34 W · Structure no. 16885
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Settles Station RD over Jowler CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Settles Station RD over Jowler CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Settles Station RD over Jowler CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Settles Station RD over Jowler CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.
How much traffic does Settles Station RD over Jowler CR carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Settles Station RD over Jowler CR?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Settles Station RD over Jowler CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.