US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 18 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 35496

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesBr of Big CR
LocationS 18 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88681, -94.378
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR 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 Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Jefferson ST over Br of Big CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.