US Bridges

Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 26 T 52 N R 31 W · Structure no. 18398

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStockdale RD
CrossesCanadian Pacific R
LocationS 26 T 52 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.29296, -94.34241
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$841,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R 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 Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stockdale RD over Canadian Pacific R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.