US Bridges

Ranson RD over Big CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 29441

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranson RD over Big CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ranson RD over Big CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRanson RD
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 28 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.85683, -94.34309
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ranson RD over Big CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranson RD over Big 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 Ranson RD over Big CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ranson RD over Big CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ranson RD over Big CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.