US Bridges

Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 9 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 31678

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCourtney-Atherton
CrossesLazy Branch CR
LocationS 9 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.16373, -94.32914
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2024)
Projected traffic157 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Courtney-Atherton over Lazy Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.