US Bridges

US 69 N over Holmes CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 52 N R 30 W · Structure no. 5669

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 N over Holmes CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 69 N over Holmes CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 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 7,818 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,072 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 69 N
CrossesHolmes CR
LocationS 18 T 52 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.31551, -94.32356
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,818 (2024)
Projected traffic14,072 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 N over Holmes CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 69 N over Holmes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 N over Holmes CR carry?

About 7,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 N over Holmes CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 N over Holmes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.