Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 15 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14782
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,863
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,863 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR carry?
About 1,863 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Buckner-Tarsney over Fire Prairie CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.