US Bridges

SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 25 T 57 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14118

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSE Kemmer RD
CrossesThird Fk Platte Rv
LocationS 25 T 57 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates39.72602, -94.67185
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Kemmer RD over Third Fk Platte Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.