US Bridges

Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 19 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 15856

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie is a concrete culvert carrying Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStoenner RD
CrossesBr of Fire Prairie
LocationS 19 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12243, -94.15623
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Stoenner RD over Br of Fire Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.