US Bridges

Holmes over Kct Railway

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25419

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes over Kct Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmes 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.

It carries about 1,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,551 by 2044. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHolmes
CrossesKct Railway
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.08834, -94.57566
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2024)
Projected traffic1,551 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Holmes over Kct Railway built?

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

What condition is Holmes 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 Holmes over Kct Railway carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holmes over Kct Railway?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes over Kct Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.