US Bridges

Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 24 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31584

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR is a concrete culvert carrying Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham RD
CrossesTrib of Lit Shoal CR
LocationS 24 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.216, -94.44392
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham RD over Trib of Lit Shoal CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.