US Bridges

Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 28 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29199

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPoe ST
CrossesThornton Mill CR
LocationS 28 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 151
Coordinates39.20027, -94.50554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic640 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poe ST over Thornton Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Poe ST over Thornton Mill CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.