US Bridges

Bluebell Ave over Pass Br

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 9 T 50 N R 23 W · Structure no. 31784

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebell Ave over Pass Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bluebell Ave over Pass Br in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBluebell Ave
CrossesPass Br
LocationS 9 T 50 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13978, -93.43438
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bluebell Ave over Pass Br built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluebell Ave over Pass 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bluebell Ave over Pass Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluebell Ave over Pass Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebell Ave over Pass Br?

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