US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Swiney Br

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 26 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 1313

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,468
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Swiney Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb S over Swiney Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,468 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,855 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesSwiney Br
LocationS 26 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02968, -94.19763
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,468 (2024)
Projected traffic11,855 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Bb S over Swiney Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Swiney 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Swiney Br carry?

About 8,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Swiney Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt Bb S over Swiney Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.