US Bridges

Hickman Mills DR over UP RR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28451

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,804
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickman Mills DR over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickman Mills DR over UP RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 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 6,804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,845 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHickman Mills DR
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97513, -94.55315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,804 (2024)
Projected traffic8,845 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickman Mills DR over UP RR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Hickman Mills DR over UP RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hickman Mills DR over UP RR carry?

About 6,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickman Mills DR over UP RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hickman Mills DR over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.