US Bridges

Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30792

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTudor/Scruggs RD
CrossesE Fk of Lit Blue R
LocationS 34 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.93091, -94.32894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R built?

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

What condition is Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R 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 Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tudor/Scruggs RD over E Fk of Lit Blue R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.