US Bridges

Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 33016

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie is a concrete slab carrying Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAusterman RD
CrossesBr of Fire Prairie
LocationS 28 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.11744, -94.11507
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Austerman RD over Br of Fire Prairie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.