US Bridges

Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 18115

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFood LN
CrossesTrib Litblue Rv
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90364, -94.50611
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Food LN over Trib Litblue Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.