US Bridges

Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 2 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14075

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR is a steel culvert carrying Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, 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.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLancaster RD
CrossesBr New Hope CR
LocationS 2 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.4281, -94.36046
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic366 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 Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR built?

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

What condition is Lancaster RD over Br New Hope 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 Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lancaster RD over Br New Hope CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.