US Bridges

R D Mize RD over Sni-A-Bar CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 1 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20848

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,705
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R D Mize RD over Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R D Mize RD over Sni-A-Bar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 51 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 95 ft (29 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesR D Mize RD
CrossesSni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 1 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates38.99891, -94.17621
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 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 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.