US Bridges

US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 28 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4343

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,762 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesThornton Mill CR
LocationS 28 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.19897, -94.50179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,601 (2024)
Projected traffic13,762 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR carry?

About 8,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Thornton Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.