US Bridges

US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 11825

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 9,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,772 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 40 W
CrossesE Fk Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.02696, -94.34347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,461 (2024)
Projected traffic12,772 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 9,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 40 W over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.