US Bridges

South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 35 T 35 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35798

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Farm RD 223
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 35 T 35 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.73756, -93.22344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Farm RD 223 over Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns South Farm RD 223 over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.