US Bridges

Sharp Station RD over Small Crk

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 13 T 53 N R 35 W · Structure no. 37314

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharp Station RD over Small Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sharp Station RD over Small Crk in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSharp Station RD
CrossesSmall Crk
LocationS 13 T 53 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates39.40129, -94.77423
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic463 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sharp Station RD over Small Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharp Station RD over Small Crk 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 Sharp Station RD over Small Crk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sharp Station RD over Small Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sharp Station RD over Small Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.