US Bridges

Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25528

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk is a concrete tee beam carrying Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRaytown RD
CrossesLumpkins Fk
LocationS 29 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.86469, -94.48154
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2024)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Raytown RD over Lumpkins Fk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.