US Bridges

Pickett RD E over Is 29

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 4

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett RD E over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickett RD E over Is 29 in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,501 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPickett RD E
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74081, -94.78885
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2024)
Projected traffic7,501 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickett RD E over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pickett RD E over Is 29 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pickett RD E over Is 29 carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pickett RD E over Is 29?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett RD E over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.