US Bridges

Rt C S over Br James Rvr

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 23 T 29 N R 17 W · Structure no. 8887

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Br James Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C S over Br James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 928 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesBr James Rvr
LocationS 23 T 29 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1897, -92.75371
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Br James Rvr built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Br James Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Br James Rvr carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Br James Rvr?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Br James Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.