US Bridges

Little Blue RD over Small CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 11 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25476

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,017
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Blue RD over Small CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Blue RD over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,017 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Blue RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 11 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.00251, -94.43096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,017 (2024)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Little Blue RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Blue RD over Small CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Little Blue RD over Small CR carry?

About 3,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little Blue RD over Small CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Little Blue RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.