US Bridges

Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 30 T 54 N R 34 W · Structure no. 34543

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Grove RD
CrossesJowler CR
LocationS 30 T 54 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates39.4625, -94.75528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic222 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Grove RD over Jowler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.