US Bridges

3rd ST over Drain Dtch

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30998

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Drain Dtch is a steel continuous culvert carrying 3rd ST over Drain Dtch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd ST
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 3 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91257, -94.33004
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3rd ST over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Drain 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 3rd ST over Drain Dtch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns 3rd ST over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.