US Bridges

NE 79th ST over Creek

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 11 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29825

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,586
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 79th ST over Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NE 79th ST over Creek in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 79th ST
CrossesCreek
LocationS 11 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.23664, -94.46842
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2024)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 NE 79th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 79th ST over Creek 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 NE 79th ST over Creek carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 79th ST over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns NE 79th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.