US Bridges

Rt W E over Dykes Br

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 3284

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Dykes Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W E over Dykes Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,604 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesDykes Br
LocationS 29 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.95555, -94.58378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,818 (2024)
Projected traffic14,604 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over Dykes Br built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Dykes Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Dykes Br carry?

About 10,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Dykes Br?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Rt W E over Dykes Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.