Mo 291 S over KCS RR
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6256
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,965
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 291 S over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 291 S over KCS RR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 years old, older 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 33,965 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,853 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 291 S over KCS RR built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Mo 291 S over KCS RR 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 KCS RR carry?
About 33,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 291 S over KCS RR?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 291 S over KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.