US Bridges

US 59 S over CR

Poor

Atchison County, Missouri · S 15 T 64 N R 40 W · Structure no. 4614

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 S over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 59 S over CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 103 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 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,348 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesCR
LocationS 15 T 64 N R 40 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.36466, -95.39711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,739 (2024)
Projected traffic2,348 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 59 S over CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is US 59 S over CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 59 S over CR carry?

About 1,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 S over CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.