S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Missouri · S 4 T 56 N R 36 W · Structure no. 18962
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns S.W. 46th RD over Contrary Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.