US Bridges

Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLangsford RD
CrossesE Fk Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91694, -94.34078
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic18,000 (2024)
Projected traffic23,400 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr built?

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

What condition is Langsford RD over E Fk 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 Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Langsford RD over E Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.