US Bridges

Kentucky RD over Mill CR

FairClosed to traffic

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19147

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,463
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky RD over Mill CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kentucky RD over Mill CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,102 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKentucky RD
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 26 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12997, -94.40578
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,463 (2024)
Projected traffic7,102 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kentucky RD over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky RD over Mill 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Kentucky RD over Mill CR carry?

About 5,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky RD over Mill CR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky RD over Mill CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.