US Bridges

CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 7 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 31071

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 1051
CrossesLit Blackwater CR
LocationS 7 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 261
Coordinates38.80948, -93.94026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic176 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 1051 over Lit Blackwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.