US Bridges

168th ST over Br of Camp CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 15 T 53 N R 32 W · Structure no. 12804

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

168th ST over Br of Camp CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th ST over Br of Camp CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries168th ST
CrossesBr of Camp CR
LocationS 15 T 53 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.39698, -94.47738
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 168th ST over Br of Camp CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is 168th ST over Br of Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 168th ST over Br of Camp CR carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 168th ST over Br of Camp CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 168th ST over Br of Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.