US Bridges

Hillcrest RD over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25485

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest RD over Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Hillcrest RD over Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 years old, older 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHillcrest RD
CrossesCreek
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 222
Coordinates38.98894, -94.51939
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2024)
Projected traffic655 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest RD over Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcrest RD over Creek carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest RD over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.