US Bridges

NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR

Poor

Grundy County, Missouri · S 4 T 62 N R 22 W · Structure no. 15045

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNE 82nd ST
CrossesW Fk Medicine CR
LocationS 4 T 62 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates40.19692, -93.37825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 82nd ST over W Fk Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.