US Bridges

S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 25 T 53 N R 33 W · Structure no. 17464

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Liberty RD
CrossesWilkerson CR
LocationS 25 T 53 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36995, -94.55844
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic543 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$615,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S Liberty RD over Wilkerson CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.