US Bridges

Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 22 T 54 N R 34 W · Structure no. 30600

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDuncan RD
CrossesBr of Platte Rvr
LocationS 22 T 54 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates39.47737, -94.69489
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr 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 Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Duncan RD over Br of Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.