Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · West of Bld 6 · Structure no. DAPAMCLAK000004
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Commanders Ridge over West Fire Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Army.