US Bridges

Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · East of Bld 181KK · Structure no. DAPAMCLAK0000C6

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek is a steel culvert carrying Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLinder Road
CrossesFire Prairie Creek
LocationEast of Bld 181KK
Coordinates39.0956, -94.25374
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic4 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linder Road over 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 Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Linder Road over Fire Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Army.