US Bridges

Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19176

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R is a concrete culvert carrying Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,810 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLee Summit RD
CrossesTrib of Lit Blue R
LocationS 25 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.03663, -94.38789
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,810 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R 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 Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lee Summit RD over Trib of Lit Blue R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.