US Bridges

Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32187

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,720 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLit Blue Prkwy NB
CrossesCrackerneck CR
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.05611, -94.34395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,720 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lit Blue Prkwy NB over Crackerneck CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.