US Bridges

Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 38 W · Structure no. 20588

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHardshaw RD
CrossesTarsney CR
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates38.96778, -94.18185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hardshaw RD over Tarsney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.