US Bridges

US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 14 T 50 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3803

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesRp Lou Holland DR to US1
LocationS 14 T 50 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13748, -94.58717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1 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 Rp Lou Holland DR to US1 carry?

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

How long is US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Rp Lou Holland DR to US1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.