US Bridges

J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 19 W · Structure no. 20799

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter is a concrete continuous slab carrying J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJ RD
CrossesBr of Pomme De Ter
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30805, -93.07099
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$348,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter built?

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

What condition is J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns J RD over Br of Pomme De Ter?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.