US Bridges

Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22790

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,702
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR is a concrete culvert carrying Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,213 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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CarriesSmart RD
CrossesFk E Br Big CR
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.86524, -94.3047
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2024)
Projected traffic2,213 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smart RD over Fk E Br Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Smart RD over Fk E Br Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.