US Bridges

Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · Longview Lake Mo · Structure no. CEPNWKMO0000020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel is a steel culvert carrying Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOutlet Park Road
CrossesOutlet Channel
LocationLongview Lake Mo
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.92656, -94.4692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outlet Park Road over Outlet Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).