US Bridges

Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 13724

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail is a steel culvert carrying Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSportsmans RD
CrossesKaty Trail
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.94836, -92.77517
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sportsmans RD over Katy Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.