US Bridges

Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19151

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue is a concrete culvert carrying Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSelsa RD
CrossesBr of Lit Blue
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.06111, -94.34459
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Selsa RD over Br of Lit Blue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.