US Bridges

Prospect Av. over Kct Railway

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25409

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Av. over Kct Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Av. over Kct Railway in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,632 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Av.
CrossesKct Railway
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08949, -94.55195
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic8,632 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Av. over Kct Railway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Av. over Kct Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Av. over Kct Railway carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Av. over Kct Railway?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Av. over Kct Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.