US Bridges

SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek

Good

Grundy County, Missouri · S 29 T 60 N R 25 W · Structure no. 36360

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 80th Ave
CrossesGees Creek
LocationS 29 T 60 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 372
Coordinates39.98281, -93.74484
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 80th Ave over Gees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.