US Bridges

Brown RD over Prairie CR

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 47 N R 30 W · Structure no. 22333

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Brown RD over Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 2 T 47 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 351
Coordinates38.90874, -94.20382
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brown RD over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown RD over Prairie 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 Brown RD over Prairie CR carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Prairie CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brown RD over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.