US Bridges

Blue Creek RD over Blue CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 20 W · Structure no. 12675

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Creek RD over Blue CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blue Creek RD over Blue CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBlue Creek RD
CrossesBlue CR
LocationS 2 T 24 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates36.80552, -93.07415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Creek RD over Blue CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Creek RD over Blue CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Blue Creek RD over Blue CR carry?

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

How long is Blue Creek RD over Blue CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Creek RD over Blue CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.