US Bridges

Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 12 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 37162

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWard RD
CrossesCedar CR Trib No 3
LocationS 12 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90333, -94.39583
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Ward RD over Cedar CR Trib No 3?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.