US Bridges

Old Raytown RD over Small CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25511

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Raytown RD over Small CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Raytown RD over Small CR 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Raytown RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93506, -94.472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Old Raytown RD over Small CR built?

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

What condition is Old Raytown RD over Small CR 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 Old Raytown RD over Small CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Old Raytown RD over Small CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Raytown RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.