US Bridges

Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 18 T 52 N R 34 W · Structure no. 28381

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRunning Horse
CrossesBr of Prairie CR
LocationS 18 T 52 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33154, -94.76092
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Running Horse over Br of Prairie 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 Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Running Horse over Br of Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.