US Bridges

Witt RD over Blue Springs CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 1 T 40 N R 16 W · Structure no. 33396

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt RD over Blue Springs CR is a concrete slab carrying Witt RD over Blue Springs CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWitt RD
CrossesBlue Springs CR
LocationS 1 T 40 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.25811, -92.64978
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Witt RD over Blue Springs CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt RD over Blue Springs 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Witt RD over Blue Springs CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Witt RD over Blue Springs CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Witt RD over Blue Springs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.