Lightburn ST over Rush CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 5 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37296

Built: 1936; 89 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected December 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 26 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,858; 2024 count
Owner: City; City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lightburn ST over Rush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lightburn ST over Rush CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 6,858 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,973 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLightburn ST

CrossesRush CR

LocationS 5 T 51 N R 31 W

RouteCity Street 0

CountyClay County

StateMissouri

Coordinates39.26148, -94.41664

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating79.4 US tons

Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length26 ft (8 m)

Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,858 (2024)

Projected traffic10,973 by 2044

Trucks7%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency

Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lightburn ST over Rush CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lightburn ST over Rush CR 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 Lightburn ST over Rush CR carry?

About 6,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lightburn ST over Rush CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Lightburn ST over Rush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.