US Bridges

Pickering RD over Br of West Fk

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 31 T 46 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25222

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickering RD over Br of West Fk is a concrete culvert carrying Pickering RD over Br of West Fk in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPickering RD
CrossesBr of West Fk
LocationS 31 T 46 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.75966, -94.50722
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pickering RD over Br of West Fk built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickering RD over Br of West Fk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pickering RD over Br of West Fk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pickering RD over Br of West Fk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pickering RD over Br of West Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.