US Bridges

Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 25 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 17514

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR is a concrete culvert carrying Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBlackhawk LN
CrossesTrib of Jones CR
LocationS 25 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 129
Coordinates38.25893, -90.7556
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blackhawk LN over Trib of Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.