US Bridges

Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R is a concrete culvert carrying Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBristol DR
CrossesBr E Fk Lit Blue R
LocationS 33 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92431, -94.32963
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R carry?

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

How long is Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bristol DR over Br E Fk Lit Blue R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.