US Bridges

S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 37302

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesS Wales DR
CrossesTrib Ltl Shoal Crk
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22438, -94.44347
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal 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 S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S Wales DR over Trib Ltl Shoal Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.