US Bridges

Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 6 T 53 N R 34 W · Structure no. 34348

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJowler Creek RD
CrossesJowler CR
LocationS 6 T 53 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.434, -94.75436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jowler Creek 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 Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jowler Creek RD over Jowler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.