US Bridges

Rt U E over Blackjack CR

Poor

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 14 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7152

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Blackjack CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt U E over Blackjack CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 67 years old, older 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.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesBlackjack CR
LocationS 14 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.94988, -93.75787
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2024)
Projected traffic786 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$816,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Blackjack CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt U E over Blackjack 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Blackjack CR carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Blackjack CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Blackjack CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.