US Bridges

Brighton Ave over Small CR

GoodPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 8 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28304

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,024
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brighton Ave over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brighton Ave over Small CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrighton Ave
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 8 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.25221, -94.52047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brighton Ave over Small CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brighton Ave over Small CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Brighton Ave over Small CR carry?

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

How long is Brighton Ave over Small CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brighton Ave over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.