US Bridges

Stringtown RD over Small CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 47 N R 30 W · Structure no. 22163

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringtown RD over Small CR is a concrete culvert carrying Stringtown RD over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStringtown RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 26 T 47 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 342
Coordinates38.84937, -94.19605
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stringtown RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringtown RD over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Stringtown RD over Small CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stringtown RD over Small CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Stringtown RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.