US Bridges

SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 32509

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,168
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br is a concrete culvert carrying SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,618 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Eagles Parkway
CrossesBlue Br
LocationS 33 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00827, -94.22989
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
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,168 (2024)
Projected traffic10,618 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br 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 SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br carry?

About 8,168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SW Eagles Parkway over Blue Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.