US Bridges

Rt N E over Blue Springs CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 1 T 39 N R 3 W · Structure no. 1593

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Blue Springs CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N E over Blue Springs CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesBlue Springs CR
LocationS 1 T 39 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13214, -91.21815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2024)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Blue Springs CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Blue Springs CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Blue Springs CR carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Blue Springs CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Blue Springs CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.