US Bridges

Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29247

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,645
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,739 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBannister RD
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 26 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.94552, -94.42808
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,645 (2024)
Projected traffic4,739 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bannister RD over Lit 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bannister RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.