US Bridges

Rt J S over NS RR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 10 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3318

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt J S over NS RR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,019 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 10 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.65871, -91.65942
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2024)
Projected traffic3,019 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J S over NS RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over NS RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J S over NS RR carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over NS RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.