US Bridges

Raytown RD over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22556

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Raytown RD over Stream in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,820 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRaytown RD
CrossesStream
LocationS 20 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97039, -94.46515
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic14,820 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raytown 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 Raytown RD over Stream carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Raytown RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.