US Bridges

N Mercier DR over Creek

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35846

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mercier DR over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Mercier DR over Creek in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Mercier DR
CrossesCreek
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 59
Coordinates39.19437, -94.59321
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic206 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mercier DR over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Mercier DR over Creek 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 Mercier DR over Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N Mercier DR over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns N Mercier DR over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.