US Bridges

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 14 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20174

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR is a concrete culvert carrying Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,867 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckner-Tarsney RD
CrossesBr of Perdue CR
LocationS 14 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96949, -94.20122
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2024)
Projected traffic5,867 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Br of Perdue CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR 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 Br of Perdue CR carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Buckner-Tarsney RD over Br of Perdue CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.