US Bridges

Wornall RD over Dykes Br

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25498

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,964
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wornall RD over Dykes Br is a concrete culvert carrying Wornall RD over Dykes Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,853 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWornall RD
CrossesDykes Br
LocationS 30 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.95922, -94.59559
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,964 (2024)
Projected traffic29,853 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Wornall RD over Dykes Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wornall RD over Dykes Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wornall RD over Dykes Br carry?

About 22,964 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wornall RD over Dykes Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wornall RD over Dykes Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.