US Bridges

Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19157

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman RD
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.09024, -94.31084
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?

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

What condition is Truman RD over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Truman RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.