US Bridges

Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 23 T 60 N R 19 W · Structure no. 30180

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKirby DR
CrossesBr of W Yellow CR
LocationS 23 T 60 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates39.99601, -92.98811
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kirby DR over Br of W Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.