US Bridges

Rt a S over James Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 2 T 29 N R 18 W · Structure no. 8616

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over James Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt a S over James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,186 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesJames Rvr
LocationS 2 T 29 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.24643, -92.87974
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2024)
Projected traffic4,186 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over James Rvr built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over James Rvr carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over James Rvr?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.