US Bridges

Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 20 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34822

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRuth Ewing RD
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 20 T 51 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21564, -94.40511
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br 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 Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ruth Ewing RD over Town Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.