US Bridges

NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28449

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
532 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,418
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,443 by 2044. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNB Hickman Mills
CrossesBig Blue Rvr
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97197, -94.54801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,418 (2024)
Projected traffic4,443 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr carry?

About 3,418 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NB Hickman Mills over Big Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.