US Bridges

Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 4 T 47 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21381

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR is a concrete slab carrying Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTapscott RD
CrossesBr.Of Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 4 T 47 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates38.91434, -94.12123
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tapscott 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 Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tapscott RD over Br.Of Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.