US Bridges

Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 27 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 31812

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
835 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,816
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek 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 5,816 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,142 by 2044. The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 150 E
CrossesUP RR Big Creek
LocationS 27 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates38.85126, -94.33726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length835 ft (254.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,816 (2024)
Projected traffic8,142 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek carry?

About 5,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek?

The structure is 835 ft (254.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 150 E over UP RR Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.