US Bridges

US 40 E over Br Blue CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6091

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Br Blue CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 E over Br Blue CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 13,429 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,129 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesBr Blue CR
LocationS 32 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.01293, -94.25817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,429 (2024)
Projected traffic18,129 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

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 US 40 E over Br Blue CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 E over Br Blue CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 E over Br Blue CR carry?

About 13,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Br Blue CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 40 E over Br Blue CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.