US Bridges

Congress Ave over Small CR

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 24 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 32753

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,183
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congress Ave over Small CR is a concrete culvert carrying Congress Ave over Small CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCongress Ave
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 24 T 51 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.22191, -94.66844
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2024)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Congress Ave over Small CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congress Ave over Small 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 Congress Ave over Small CR carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Congress Ave over Small CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Congress Ave over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.