US Bridges

144th ST over First CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 3 T 52 N R 33 W · Structure no. 17557

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

144th ST over First CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 144th ST over First CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries144th ST
CrossesFirst CR
LocationS 3 T 52 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35442, -94.59744
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 144th ST over First CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 144th ST over First 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 144th ST over First CR carry?

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

How long is 144th ST over First CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 144th ST over First CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.