US Bridges

Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 31 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 21963

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Valley RD
CrossesBurlington CR
LocationS 31 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 332
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18846, -94.64999
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Valley RD over Burlington CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.