US Bridges

White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32209

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Ave S
CrossesLittle Blue Rvr
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.86023, -94.52607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2024)
Projected traffic468 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr built?

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

What condition is White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns White Ave S over Little Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.