US Bridges

NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 35420

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 172nd Street
CrossesCarroll Crk
LocationS 18 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates39.40417, -94.30722
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 172nd Street over Carroll Crk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk 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 NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NE 172nd Street over Carroll Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.