US Bridges

NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 10 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6565

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169 in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,392 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,227 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Barry RD E
CrossesRp Barry RD W to US169
LocationS 10 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.24641, -94.5903
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,392 (2024)
Projected traffic34,227 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169 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 NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169 carry?

About 21,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns NW Barry RD E over Rp Barry RD W to US169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.