US Bridges

Journal Road over Storm Drainage

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · Entrance to TA-221 · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0000B4

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Journal Road over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Journal Road over Storm Drainage in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJournal Road
CrossesStorm Drainage
LocationEntrance to TA-221
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70709, -92.15525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Journal Road over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Journal Road over Storm Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Journal Road over Storm Drainage carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Journal Road over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Journal Road over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.