US Bridges

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 35 T 49 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20151

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,932
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,932 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,612 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckner-Tarsney RD
CrossesBlue Br Sni-A-Bar
LocationS 35 T 49 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00749, -94.19844
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,932 (2024)
Projected traffic11,612 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar 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 Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar carry?

About 8,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Buckner-Tarsney RD over Blue Br Sni-A-Bar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.