US Bridges

Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 15966

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 109 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBonehill RD
CrossesFire Prairie CR
LocationS 30 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates39.10764, -94.15137
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic87 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 Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Bonehill RD over Fire Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.