US Bridges

US 40 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 11955

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,042 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesFk Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 33 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02541, -94.34373
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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2024)
Projected traffic12,042 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over 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 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 40 E over Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.