US Bridges

Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 596

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,737
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,832 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHolmes ST N
CrossesRp IS670E to IS70W Rp I
LocationS 5 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.0965, -94.57522
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,737 (2024)
Projected traffic3,832 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I carry?

About 2,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Holmes ST N over Rp IS670E to IS70W Rp I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.