US Bridges

River RD over Br of James Rvr

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 2 T 29 N R 18 W · Structure no. 18707

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Br of James Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying River RD over Br of James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 2 T 29 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates37.24802, -92.86745
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic99 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 River RD over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Br of James Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.