US Bridges

Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 50 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33037

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLit Blue Parkway
CrossesBundschu CR
LocationS 34 T 50 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09794, -94.31856
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu 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 Parkway over Bundschu CR carry?

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

How long is Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Lit Blue Parkway over Bundschu CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.