Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19166
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 115 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Carswell RD over Br of 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 Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Carswell RD over Br of Lit Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.