US Bridges

Phelps RD over Br Adair CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19165

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phelps RD over Br Adair CR is a concrete culvert carrying Phelps RD over Br Adair CR 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 6 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,068 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhelps RD
CrossesBr Adair CR
LocationS 25 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.03697, -94.40157
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 traffic6,975 (2024)
Projected traffic9,068 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Phelps RD over Br Adair CR built?

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

What condition is Phelps RD over Br Adair 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 Phelps RD over Br Adair CR carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Phelps RD over Br Adair CR?

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

Who owns Phelps RD over Br Adair CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.