US Bridges

Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14846

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie is a concrete culvert carrying Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake City-Buckner
CrossesBr of Fire Prairie
LocationS 27 T 50 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12449, -94.21669
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic728 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lake City-Buckner over Br of Fire Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.