US Bridges

18th Street over Corby Pkwy

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 4 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 32594

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Street over Corby Pkwy is a concrete arch - deck carrying 18th Street over Corby Pkwy in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries18th Street
CrossesCorby Pkwy
LocationS 4 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 386
Coordinates39.77956, -94.83911
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Street over Corby Pkwy built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Street over Corby Pkwy 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 18th Street over Corby Pkwy carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 18th Street over Corby Pkwy?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Street over Corby Pkwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.