Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Missouri · N of Explosive Area 19 · Structure no. DAPAMCLAK000005
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harry Truman DR 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 Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Harry Truman DR over West Fire Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Army.