US Bridges

Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19095

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,305
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,305 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,458 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWoods Chapel SB
CrossesLk Blue Spr
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates39.00076, -94.31174
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,305 (2024)
Projected traffic9,458 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr 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 Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr carry?

About 6,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Chapel SB over Lk Blue Spr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.