US Bridges

Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28808

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBryars RD
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.87248, -94.50837
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bryars RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.