US Bridges

King Hill Drive over Barbara ST

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 32 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 37143

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Hill Drive over Barbara ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying King Hill Drive over Barbara ST in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKing Hill Drive
CrossesBarbara ST
LocationS 32 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7191, -94.85763
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was King Hill Drive over Barbara ST built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Hill Drive over Barbara ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does King Hill Drive over Barbara ST carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King Hill Drive over Barbara ST?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns King Hill Drive over Barbara ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.