US Bridges

US 169 S over Cst Levee

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 14 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3802

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
3,600 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Cst Levee is a concrete slab carrying US 169 S over Cst Levee in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 49 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 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 19,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,686 by 2044. The structure is 3,600 ft (1,097.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesCst Levee
LocationS 14 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates39.14733, -94.58674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,600 ft (1,097.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,270 (2024)
Projected traffic34,686 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 S over Cst Levee built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 169 S over Cst Levee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Cst Levee carry?

About 19,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Cst Levee?

The structure is 3,600 ft (1,097.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Cst Levee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.