US Bridges

Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30327

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch is a concrete culvert carrying Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBittercreek RD
CrossesDrainage Dtch
LocationS 3 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92022, -94.32616
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Bittercreek RD over Drainage Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.