US Bridges

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20175

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,867 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBuckner-Tarsney RD
CrossesFk of Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates38.9541, -94.21033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2024)
Projected traffic5,867 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar 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 Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buckner-Tarsney RD over Fk of Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.