US Bridges

Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30772

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndependence Ave
CrossesBr Into Prairie Le
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93504, -94.36468
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Independence Ave over Br Into Prairie Le?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.