US Bridges

Woodson RD over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22553

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodson RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Woodson RD over Stream in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWoodson RD
CrossesStream
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.99538, -94.44639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Woodson RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodson RD over Stream 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 Woodson RD over Stream carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodson RD over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Woodson RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.