US Bridges

Raytown RD over Drain CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22552

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD over Drain CR is a concrete culvert carrying Raytown RD over Drain CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,875 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRaytown RD
CrossesDrain CR
LocationS 32 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.02689, -94.46954
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2024)
Projected traffic17,875 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Raytown RD over Drain CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raytown RD over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Raytown RD over Drain CR carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD over Drain CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Raytown RD over Drain CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.