US Bridges

Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1934

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Raytown RD S over Buffalo 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.

It carries about 7,097 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,581 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRaytown RD S
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93577, -94.47253
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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
Structure length58 ft (17.6 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 traffic7,097 (2024)
Projected traffic9,581 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR built?

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

What condition is Raytown RD S over Buffalo 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR carry?

About 7,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Raytown RD S over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.