US Bridges

SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 2 T 56 N R 34 W · Structure no. 35579

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br is a steel culvert carrying SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE Hillyard RD
CrossesRiley Br
LocationS 2 T 56 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates39.69946, -94.67425
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br carry?

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

How long is SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SE Hillyard RD over Riley Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.