US Bridges

Is 470 E over Buffalo CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1933

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
95,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 470 E over Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 470 E over Buffalo CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 95,218 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,544 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 470 E
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 470
Coordinates38.93772, -94.47796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,218 (2024)
Projected traffic128,544 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Is 470 E over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 470 E over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 470 E over Buffalo CR carry?

About 95,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 470 E over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Is 470 E over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.