US Bridges

J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25437

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,689
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 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 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,896 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJ C Nichols Pkwy
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.0404, -94.58821
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,689 (2024)
Projected traffic13,896 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns J C Nichols Pkwy over Brush CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.