US Bridges

Rt J S over Heaths CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 28988

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Heaths CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J S over Heaths CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt J S
CrossesHeaths CR
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates38.93221, -93.09712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S over Heaths CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Heaths 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J S over Heaths CR carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Heaths CR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Heaths CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.