US Bridges

NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 52 N R 32 W · Structure no. 34188

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,691
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,306 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 96th ST
CrossesLit Shoal CR
LocationS 34 T 52 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.26715, -94.47731
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,691 (2024)
Projected traffic12,306 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal 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 NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR carry?

About 7,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 96th ST over Lit Shoal CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.