US Bridges

157th RD over Jordan CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 23 W · Structure no. 32145

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

157th RD over Jordan CR is a concrete culvert carrying 157th RD over Jordan CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries157th RD
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 21 T 49 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 449
Coordinates39.02512, -93.44357
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 157th RD over Jordan CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 157th RD over Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 157th RD over Jordan CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 157th RD over Jordan CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 157th RD over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.