US Bridges

James RD over Douglas Br

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 31 W · Structure no. 21320

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James RD over Douglas Br is a concrete culvert carrying James RD over Douglas Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJames RD
CrossesDouglas Br
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.91002, -94.39557
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 James RD over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is James RD over Douglas Br 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 James RD over Douglas Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is James RD over Douglas Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns James RD over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.