US Bridges

Swope DR over Br of Spr Br

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 5 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19159

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swope DR over Br of Spr Br is a concrete culvert carrying Swope DR over Br of Spr Br in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwope DR
CrossesBr of Spr Br
LocationS 5 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.09191, -94.36697
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2024)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Swope DR over Br of Spr Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swope DR over Br of Spr Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Swope DR over Br of Spr Br carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swope DR over Br of Spr Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Swope DR over Br of Spr Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.