US Bridges

Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23579

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside RD
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 417
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20638, -92.74913
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside RD over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.