US Bridges

Young RD over Whitehead CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 3 T 56 N R 35 W · Structure no. 29654

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young RD over Whitehead CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young RD over Whitehead CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesYoung RD
CrossesWhitehead CR
LocationS 3 T 56 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates39.69698, -94.82106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Young RD over Whitehead CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young RD over Whitehead CR 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 Young RD over Whitehead CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Young RD over Whitehead CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Young RD over Whitehead CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.