US Bridges

View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 20026

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesView High DR
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 34 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93791, -94.44764
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns View High DR over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.