US Bridges

Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 30 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34948

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,090 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLees Summit RD
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 30 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.95361, -94.37958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,090 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Lees Summit RD over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.