US Bridges

188th ST over New Hope CR

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Clay County, Missouri · S 6 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36227

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

188th ST over New Hope CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 188th ST over New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries188th ST
CrossesNew Hope CR
LocationS 6 T 53 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.43243, -94.32148
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 188th ST over New Hope CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 188th ST over New Hope 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 188th ST over New Hope CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 188th ST over New Hope CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 188th ST over New Hope CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.