US Bridges

Winchester Ave over Small CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25475

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Ave over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Winchester Ave over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWinchester Ave
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.01209, -94.5063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2024)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester Ave over Small CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Ave over Small CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Ave over Small CR carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Ave over Small CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Winchester Ave over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.