US Bridges

3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 12 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries3rd ST
CrossesBr of Cedar CR
LocationS 12 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.9115, -94.40329
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Br of Cedar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 3rd ST over Br of Cedar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.