US Bridges

Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34930

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLittle Blue Pkwy
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.06922, -94.33853
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch 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 Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Little Blue Pkwy over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.