US Bridges

Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19237

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco is a steel culvert carrying Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach RD
CrossesCove 13 of Lk Jaco
LocationS 21 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96144, -94.34252
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beach RD over Cove 13 of Lk Jaco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.