US Bridges

Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25456

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,729
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 1965, so it is 60 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 11,729 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,248 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. 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
Coordinates39.03639, -94.47656
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,729 (2024)
Projected traffic15,248 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 11,729 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 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Blue Ridge Cut Off over Round Grove CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.