US Bridges

South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16926

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesFk of Fishing Rvr
LocationS 1 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.34128, -94.22547
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr built?

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

What condition is South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr 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 South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Fk of Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.