US Bridges

Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR

Poor

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 15739

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR is a steel culvert carrying Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins RD
CrossesBr of Williams CR
LocationS 34 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36416, -94.25834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2024)
Projected traffic163 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins RD over Br of Williams 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 Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins RD over Br of Williams CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.