US Bridges

Ryan Road over Blue Branch

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 37325

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan Road over Blue Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ryan Road over Blue Branch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRyan Road
CrossesBlue Branch
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99965, -94.2459
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ryan Road over Blue Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryan Road over Blue Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ryan Road over Blue Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ryan Road over Blue Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan Road over Blue Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.