US Bridges

Rt J E over Jim Black CR

Good

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 23 T 33 N R 1 W · Structure no. 7610

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Jim Black CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Jim Black CR in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesJim Black CR
LocationS 23 T 33 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.5503, -91.00684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Jim Black CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Jim Black 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Jim Black CR carry?

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

How long is Rt J E over Jim Black CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Jim Black CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.