US Bridges

R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20846

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesR D Mize RD
CrossesBr of Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates38.99905, -94.17998
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2024)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar 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 R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns R D Mize RD over Br of Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.