US Bridges

78th ST over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25483

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

78th ST over Creek is a concrete slab carrying 78th ST over Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries78th ST
CrossesCreek
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.98495, -94.55407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2024)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 78th ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 78th ST over Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 78th ST over Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 78th ST over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns 78th ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.