US Bridges

Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3568

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,722
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,722 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,775 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesFk Lit Blue Rvr
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates38.99914, -94.41612
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,722 (2024)
Projected traffic11,775 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr carry?

About 8,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Fk Lit Blue Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.