US Bridges

Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S Sewage Disposal Plant · Structure no. DAPAMCLAK000002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommanders Ridge
CrossesWest Fire Prairie Creek
LocationS Sewage Disposal Plant
Coordinates39.09638, -94.26878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Army.