US Bridges

NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 22 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25329

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,953
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 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 9,953 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,911 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNW 68th ST
CrossesE Fk Line CR
LocationS 22 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.21749, -94.60179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,953 (2024)
Projected traffic18,911 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is NW 68th ST over E Fk Line 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR carry?

About 9,953 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns NW 68th ST over E Fk Line CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.