US Bridges

Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 25 T 25 N R 20 W · Structure no. 24274

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR is a concrete slab carrying Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBlue CR RD
CrossesBr of Blue CR
LocationS 25 T 25 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 471
Coordinates36.83188, -93.08828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2025)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Blue CR RD over Br of Blue 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blue CR RD over Br of Blue CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.