US Bridges

22nd ST S over Whitehead CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 28 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 32544

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,108
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd ST S over Whitehead CR is a concrete culvert carrying 22nd ST S over Whitehead CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,024 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries22nd ST S
CrossesWhitehead CR
LocationS 28 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 389
Coordinates39.73253, -94.83398
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,108 (2024)
Projected traffic7,024 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 22nd ST S over Whitehead CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd ST S 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd ST S over Whitehead CR carry?

About 6,108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 22nd ST S over Whitehead CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns 22nd ST S over Whitehead CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.