US Bridges

Hickman Mills RD over Creek

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25521

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,941
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickman Mills RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickman Mills RD over Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,941 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,123 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHickman Mills RD
CrossesCreek
LocationS 2 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.9301, -94.52569
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,941 (2024)
Projected traffic5,123 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Hickman Mills RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickman Mills RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hickman Mills RD over Creek carry?

About 3,941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hickman Mills RD over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hickman Mills RD over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.