US Bridges

SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 33 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36476

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE 145th RD
CrossesJenkins Branch
LocationS 33 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates39.61917, -94.60222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 145th RD over Jenkins Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch 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 SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SE 145th RD over Jenkins Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.