US Bridges

Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · 0.09 Miles North of Vace · Structure no. AFMOYWHG00001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBomber Boulevard
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location0.09 Miles North of Vace
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.72414, -93.54024
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Bomber Boulevard over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.