US Bridges

Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 4 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14740

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR is a concrete slab carrying Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 122 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesBr of Carroll CR
LocationS 4 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates39.43717, -94.27202
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic73 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Thompson RD over Br of Carroll 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Br of Carroll CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.