US Bridges

12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25397

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
2,054 ft
44 main spans
Daily traffic
9,496
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley is a concrete tee beam carrying 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,345 by 2044. The structure is 2,054 ft (626.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries12th ST
CrossesHickory ST Beardsley
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.10052, -94.59789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans44 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length2,054 ft (626.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,496 (2024)
Projected traffic12,345 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$31.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley carry?

About 9,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley?

The structure is 2,054 ft (626.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over Hickory ST Beardsley?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.