US Bridges

Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 17 T 29 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23358

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGentry RD
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 17 T 29 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20246, -92.81988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr 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 Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr carry?

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

How long is Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gentry RD over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.