US Bridges

Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrenshaw RD
CrossesBr of Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 2 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.08598, -94.30898
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic117 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr 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 Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Crenshaw RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.