US Bridges

Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3643

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesFire Prairie CR
LocationS 20 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.12833, -94.13332
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2024)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Fire Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.