US Bridges

Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 33 T 45 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28654

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Ave
CrossesBr of Massey CR
LocationS 33 T 45 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67469, -94.5734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR 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 Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR carry?

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

How long is Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave over Br of Massey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.