US Bridges

Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32188

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C is a concrete culvert carrying Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLit Blue Parkway
CrossesN Fk Crackerneck C
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.06041, -94.34173
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C built?

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

What condition is Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C 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 Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Lit Blue Parkway over N Fk Crackerneck C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.