US Bridges

Rt H over Rush CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 5 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37300

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,648
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H over Rush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H 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 7,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,237 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt H
CrossesRush CR
LocationS 5 T 51 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.25358, -94.40178
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,648 (2024)
Projected traffic12,237 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Rt H over Rush CR built?

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

What condition is Rt H 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 Rt H over Rush CR carry?

About 7,648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H over Rush CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Rt H over Rush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.