US Bridges

Is 229 S over Roys Br

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 6 T 57 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1810

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 229 S over Roys Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 229 S over Roys Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,895 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,322 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 229 S
CrossesRoys Br
LocationS 6 T 57 N R 35 W
RouteInterstate 229
Coordinates39.7825, -94.86905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2024)
Projected traffic8,322 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 229 S over Roys Br built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 229 S over Roys 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 229 S over Roys Br carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 229 S over Roys Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Is 229 S over Roys Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.