US Bridges

Rt V S over Blackwell Br

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 31 T 58 N R 23 W · Structure no. 1243

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Blackwell Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Blackwell Br in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 964 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesBlackwell Br
LocationS 31 T 58 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79731, -93.53125
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2024)
Projected traffic964 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Rt V S over Blackwell Br built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Blackwell Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Blackwell Br carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Blackwell Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt V S over Blackwell Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.