US Bridges

Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19170

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR 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 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,670 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Summit RD
CrossesSpr Br CR
LocationS 1 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09267, -94.39195
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2024)
Projected traffic20,670 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR built?

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

What condition is Lee Summit RD over Spr Br 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 Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR carry?

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lee Summit RD over Spr Br CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.