US Bridges

Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 17 T 46 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31921

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilver Top DR
CrossesSilver Lake Ovrfl
LocationS 17 T 46 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.8012, -94.4761
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl 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 Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Silver Top DR over Silver Lake Ovrfl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.