US Bridges

Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25455

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR is a concrete slab carrying Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesByrams Ford RD
CrossesRound Grove CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.03774, -94.47783
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2024)
Projected traffic820 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Byrams Ford RD over Round Grove CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.