US Bridges

Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 32 W · Structure no. 18119

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarry Truman RD
CrossesTrib of Lit Blue R
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.90027, -94.49881
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic273 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 Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R 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 Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Harry Truman RD over Trib of Lit Blue R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.