US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Str

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 24 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4208

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Str is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 291 S over Str in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 24,594 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,202 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesStr
LocationS 24 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates39.1362, -94.3858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,594 (2024)
Projected traffic33,202 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 291 S over Str built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 S over Str 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 S over Str carry?

About 24,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Str?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mo 291 S over Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.