US Bridges

Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 29655

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,897
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,466 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNoland RD
CrossesLit Blue Rvr
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.95887, -94.42999
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2024)
Projected traffic2,466 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noland 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 Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Noland RD over Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.