US Bridges

Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 36 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 18118

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBarate Ave
CrossesBr of Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 36 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.85433, -94.52683
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2024)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barate Ave over Br of 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Barate Ave over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.