US Bridges

N Brighton Ave over Small CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 17 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 34107

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,462
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Brighton Ave over Small CR is a steel culvert carrying N Brighton Ave over Small CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,139 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Brighton Ave
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 17 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.2376, -94.52064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,462 (2024)
Projected traffic7,139 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Brighton Ave over Small CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 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 N Brighton Ave over Small CR carry?

About 4,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Brighton Ave over Small CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns N Brighton Ave over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.