Richfield RD over Rush CR
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 9 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20119
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richfield RD over Rush CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richfield RD over Rush CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 105 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 3 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richfield RD over Rush CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Richfield RD 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Richfield RD over Rush CR carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Richfield RD over Rush CR?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Richfield RD over Rush CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.