US Bridges

Sixth ST over Kelly CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21044

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST over Kelly CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Sixth ST over Kelly CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth ST
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92093, -93.92073
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth ST over Kelly CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth ST over Kelly CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth ST over Kelly CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST over Kelly CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.