US Bridges

Mo 291 S over Drumm Farm Br

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 18 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 6257

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over Drumm Farm Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 291 S over Drumm Farm Br 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 5 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 68,504 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,480 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesDrumm Farm Br
LocationS 18 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.05619, -94.36708
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,504 (2024)
Projected traffic92,480 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Drumm Farm Br 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 Drumm Farm Br 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 Drumm Farm Br carry?

About 68,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over Drumm Farm Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 291 S over Drumm Farm Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.