US Bridges

Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32476

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2044. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlue River RD
CrossesHickman Mills CR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97008, -94.54762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2024)
Projected traffic907 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue River RD over Hickman Mills 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Blue River RD over Hickman Mills CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.