US Bridges

Mo 31 S over Click Br

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 6 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5850

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 31 S over Click Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 31 S over Click Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 31 S
CrossesClick Br
LocationS 6 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.68984, -94.64641
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2024)
Projected traffic829 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 31 S over Click Br built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 31 S over Click 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 31 S over Click Br carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 31 S over Click Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 31 S over Click Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.