US Bridges

N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 22 T 52 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31514

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,743
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,589 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Stark Ave
CrossesFishing Rvr
LocationS 22 T 52 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.29933, -94.47337
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,743 (2024)
Projected traffic7,589 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr 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 N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr carry?

About 4,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N Stark Ave over Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.