US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 1210

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesFire Prairie CR
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates39.08113, -94.25596
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2024)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Fire Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.