US Bridges

E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 25 T 31 N R 29 W · Structure no. 31209

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 299th ST
CrossesEight Mile CR
LocationS 25 T 31 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 382
Coordinates38.57297, -94.29823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 299th ST over Eight Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 299th ST over Eight Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.