US Bridges

Westridge RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25488

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westridge RD over Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Westridge RD over Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWestridge RD
CrossesCreek
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.95695, -94.44251
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2024)
Projected traffic534 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westridge RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westridge RD over Creek 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 Westridge RD over Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westridge RD over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Westridge RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.