US Bridges

N Childress Ave S over Mo 152

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 9 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 3852

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Childress Ave S over Mo 152 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Childress Ave S over Mo 152 in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,559 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN Childress Ave S
CrossesMo 152
LocationS 9 T 51 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.25338, -94.71495
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Childress Ave S over Mo 152 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Childress Ave S over Mo 152 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Childress Ave S over Mo 152 carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Childress Ave S over Mo 152?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N Childress Ave S over Mo 152?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.