US Bridges

Sampson RD over Mouse CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28688

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson RD over Mouse CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sampson RD over Mouse CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSampson RD
CrossesMouse CR
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.87833, -94.44364
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2024)
Projected traffic538 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sampson RD over Mouse CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson RD over Mouse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sampson RD over Mouse CR carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sampson RD over Mouse CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sampson RD over Mouse CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.