US Bridges

Washington Ave over Possum CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 27 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 29491

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,849
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Possum CR is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Ave over Possum CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,358 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesPossum CR
LocationS 27 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44876, -91.00983
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,849 (2023)
Projected traffic9,358 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave over Possum CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Possum 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Possum CR carry?

About 5,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Possum CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave over Possum CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.