US Bridges

Rt J E over Black Rvr

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 28 T 33 N R 1 E · Structure no. 2871

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Black Rvr in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 51 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 5 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2044. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 28 T 33 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.52858, -90.93747
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic664 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rt J E over Black Rvr 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 E over Black Rvr carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Black Rvr?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.