US Bridges

Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 15 T 36 N R 33 W · Structure no. 34160

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJayhawker RD
CrossesTrib Cottonwood CR
LocationS 15 T 36 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 305
Coordinates37.90686, -94.54682
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood 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 Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jayhawker RD over Trib Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.