US Bridges

Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 29 T 28 N R 7 W · Structure no. 17240

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R is a steel culvert carrying Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesJacks Fork RD
CrossesN Prong Jacks Fk R
LocationS 29 T 28 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates37.0768, -91.7327
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jacks Fork RD over N Prong Jacks Fk R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.