US Bridges

Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25454

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge Cut Off
CrossesRound Grove CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.03776, -94.47633
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR built?

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

What condition is Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.