US Bridges

Rust RD over Small CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 17303

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rust RD over Small CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rust RD over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRust RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 22 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates39.03874, -94.20203
Functional classUrban 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 loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rust RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rust RD over Small 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 Rust RD over Small CR carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rust RD over Small CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Rust RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.