US Bridges

Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20015

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTodd-George RD
CrossesE Fk of Lit Blue
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91967, -94.33896
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue 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 Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Todd-George RD over E Fk of Lit Blue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.