US Bridges

NE 56th ST E over Br

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 31 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1693

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 56th ST E over Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 56th ST E over Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,991 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNE 56th ST E
CrossesBr
LocationS 31 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.19502, -94.54831
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,510 (2024)
Projected traffic37,991 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NE 56th ST E over Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 56th ST E over Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 56th ST E over Br carry?

About 24,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 56th ST E over Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 56th ST E over Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.