US Bridges

SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31858

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L is a steel culvert carrying SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Whistle DR
CrossesTrib of Raintree L
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.84288, -94.4062
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L 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 SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SW Whistle DR over Trib of Raintree L?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.