US Bridges

Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Missouri · S 12 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16930

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGarland Ave
CrossesDry Fk Fishing Rvr
LocationS 12 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.33759, -94.22501
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic720 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr 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 Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garland Ave over Dry Fk Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.