US Bridges

Mo 150 E over Prairie CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 30 W · Structure no. 9945

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 150 E over Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 150 E over Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 1,758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,461 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 150 E
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 150
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.8639, -94.22402
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,758 (2024)
Projected traffic2,461 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 150 E over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 150 E over Prairie CR 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 150 E over Prairie CR carry?

About 1,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 150 E over Prairie CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 150 E over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.