US Bridges

Boswell RD over Small CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 47 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21677

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boswell RD over Small CR is a concrete slab carrying Boswell RD over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 80 years old, older 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBoswell RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 28 T 47 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 316
Coordinates38.85165, -94.12146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2024)
Projected traffic623 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Boswell RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Boswell RD over Small 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Boswell RD over Small CR carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boswell RD over Small CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Boswell RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.