US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16953

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesDry Fk of Fishing
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.34211, -94.22674
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic8,480 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 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 Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing 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 Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Dry Fk of Fishing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.