US Bridges

12th ST over Big Blue Rvr

Poor

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25403

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Big Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesBig Blue Rvr
LocationS 6 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09652, -94.49034
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2024)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.