285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch
PoorPosted for loadAtchison County, Missouri · S 31 T 64 N R 41 W · Structure no. 23632
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 285 ST (sharp Rd) over Rock CR Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.