US Bridges

US 40 E over Blue Br Trib

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6092

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 E over Blue Br Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 E over Blue Br Trib 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 6 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 8,921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,043 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 40 E
CrossesBlue Br Trib
LocationS 33 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates39.01394, -94.23555
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,921 (2024)
Projected traffic12,043 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Blue Br Trib built?

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

What condition is US 40 E over Blue Br Trib 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 Blue Br Trib carry?

About 8,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 E over Blue Br Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns US 40 E over Blue Br Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.