74th ST over Rush CR
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 15 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19592
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
74th ST over Rush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 74th ST over Rush CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 74th ST over Rush CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is 74th ST over Rush CR 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 74th ST over Rush CR carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 74th ST over Rush CR?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 74th ST over Rush CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.