US Bridges

Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area

GoodPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 22 T 57 N R 36 W · Structure no. 23037

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area is a concrete culvert carrying Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEleventh ST
CrossesDry Drain Area
LocationS 22 T 57 N R 36 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74135, -94.84661
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 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 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 Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Eleventh ST over Dry Drain Area?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.