US Bridges

Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 5 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25349

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,024
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 4,024 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrighton Ave
CrossesE Fk of Shoal CR
LocationS 5 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.26682, -94.51863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,024 (2024)
Projected traffic6,438 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR carry?

About 4,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Ave over E Fk of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.