172nd ST over New Hope CR
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 14 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13850
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
172nd ST over New Hope CR is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying 172nd ST over New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 172nd ST over New Hope CR built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is 172nd ST over New Hope CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does 172nd ST over New Hope CR carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 172nd ST over New Hope CR?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 172nd ST over New Hope CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.