US Bridges

Blue River RD over Small CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25518

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue River RD over Small CR is a concrete culvert carrying Blue River RD over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlue River RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93089, -94.56281
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2024)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 River RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue River 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 Blue River RD over Small CR carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blue River RD over Small CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Blue River RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.